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Sketches Of Life And Character In Louisiana: With Portraits Selected Principally From The Bench And Bar (1847)

Sketches Of Life And Character In Louisiana: With Portraits Selected Principally From The Bench And Bar (1847)

Whitaker, John Smith

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ISBN10: 1166935051
ISBN13: 9781166935054
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sketches of Life and Character in Louisiana: With Portraits Selected Principally from the Bench and Bar is a book written by John Smith Whitaker and published in 1847. The book is a collection of sketches and portraits of notable figures in Louisiana's legal and political history. Whitaker, a lawyer and journalist, provides a unique perspective on the people and events that shaped the state during the early to mid-19th century.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains sketches of prominent lawyers and judges, including John Slidell, Edward Livingston, and Judah Benjamin. Whitaker provides biographical information and anecdotes about these individuals, highlighting their contributions to Louisiana's legal system and society as a whole.The second part of the book features portraits of various figures from Louisiana's political and social circles. These include governors, senators, and other influential individuals such as Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson. Whitaker's sketches provide insight into the personalities and character of these people, as well as their impact on Louisiana and the wider United States.Overall, Sketches of Life and Character in Louisiana offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Louisiana during the mid-19th century. Whitaker's writing is engaging and informative, and the portraits add an extra dimension to the book's already rich content. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Louisiana's legal and political history, as well as those interested in American history more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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