The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney by Samuel Warren
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"The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney" by Samuel Warren is a collection of legal narratives written during the late 19th century. The book explores the workings of the legal system, told through a series of interconnected stories involving various characters, including barristers, attorneys, and their clients. The opening chapters present a gripping account of James Harvey, a shopkeeper wrongfully accused of theft, as his life unravels due to
a malicious former employee. At the start of the book, the narrative focuses on James Harvey, who runs a successful haberdashery in London but finds himself embroiled in a severe legal predicament after being framed by a devious shopman named Cartwright. The story unfolds as Harvey struggles to prove his innocence while facing mounting legal and personal challenges that lead him to bankruptcy and despair. As the plot develops, the reader is introduced to the impact of legal misfortunes on Harvey's family, as well as the shadowy motives that drive Cartwright's nefarious actions. The intertwining tales provide a rich exploration of justice, society, and the human condition within the context of the legal system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Warren, Samuel, 1807-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories, English |
| Subject | Legal stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12371 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12371-4 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 517 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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