Publisher's Synopsis
""A Letter to Robert MacQueen Lord Braxfield: On His Promotion to be One of the Judges of the High Court of Justiciary"" is a non-fiction book written by James Boswell in 1780. The book is a letter addressed to Robert MacQueen, congratulating him on his promotion to one of the judges of the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland. Boswell, who was a Scottish lawyer and biographer, wrote the letter to express his admiration for MacQueen's legal expertise and to provide him with some advice on how to conduct himself in his new position.The book is divided into several sections, each of which deals with a different aspect of MacQueen's new role. Boswell discusses the importance of impartiality and the need for judges to be fair and objective in their decisions. He also provides some practical advice on how to deal with difficult cases and how to maintain the respect of the legal profession and the public.Throughout the book, Boswell's admiration for MacQueen is evident. He describes him as a man of great intelligence and integrity, and he expresses his confidence that MacQueen will be a great asset to the High Court of Justiciary. The book is written in a formal, yet engaging style, and it provides a fascinating insight into the legal system of Scotland in the late 18th century.Overall, ""A Letter to Robert MacQueen Lord Braxfield: On His Promotion to be One of the Judges of the High Court of Justiciary"" is a thoughtful and insightful book that provides a valuable perspective on the Scottish legal system of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in legal history or the life and work of James Boswell.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.
