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100 1 _aBrampton, Henry Hawkins, Baron,
_d1817-1907
245 1 4 _aThe Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-12-01
508 _aProduced by Eric Hutton, Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton)" by Brampton is a collection of autobiographical anecdotes and reflections written in the early 20th century. The work offers insights into the life and career of Sir Henry Hawkins, a notable figure in the British legal system, particularly during the Victorian era and beyond. Through his personal recollections, Hawkins provides readers with a glimpse into the legal practices of his time, as well as the experiences that shaped his views on justice and the law. The opening of the book introduces readers to Hawkins's early life, starting with his formative years at Bedford School and his path towards a career in law. He recounts the influence of his family, particularly his father's position as a solicitor and the strained financial circumstances that drove him to seek a career in the legal profession. Hawkins describes his initial disdain for the drudgery of a solicitor's office, which ultimately led him to pursue the Bar. Through humorous and poignant anecdotes, such as his first experience in court and his observations of various judges, Hawkins sets the stage for the rest of his reminiscences, highlighting the lessons learned from a life spent in the courtroom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJudges -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aBrampton, Henry Hawkins, Baron, 1817-1907
700 1 _aHarris, Richard,
_d1833-1906
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10392
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