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100 1 _aHarris, Virgil M.
_q(Virgil McClure),
_d1862-1924?
245 1 0 _aAncient, Curious, and Famous Wills
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-04-08
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif, ellinora, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Ancient, Curious, and Famous Wills" by Virgil M. Harris is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work collects and explores a variety of wills from different eras and cultures, providing insight into the lives and characters of those who created them. It aims to show the peculiarities, traditions, and sometimes whimsical nature surrounding the practice of making wills throughout history. The beginning of the book introduces the author’s background as a lawyer and lecturer on the Law of Wills, noting the surprising lack of serious collections of notable wills in America. In his preface, Harris expresses his intention to gather interesting and entertaining examples of wills from around the world, emphasizing their reflection of human nature and societal customs. He also discusses the importance of properly preparing a will, highlighting the common pitfalls and complexities that often accompany this significant legal document. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of the subject of wills and their historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWills
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56942
999 _c97773
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