Publisher's Synopsis
Ancient, Curious and Famous Wills by Virgil M. Harris is a book that explores the fascinating world of wills throughout history. The author takes readers on a journey through time, examining the wills of some of the most famous and influential people in history, including Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare, and Benjamin Franklin. The book also delves into the legal and cultural aspects of wills, exploring how they have changed over time and what they reveal about the societies in which they were created. Through a combination of historical analysis and engaging storytelling, Ancient, Curious and Famous Wills offers a unique perspective on the history of wills and their enduring significance in our lives today.1911. This subject is very comprehensive, and the material required was obtained, in most instances, from the original records of Probate and Court Registers in various parts of the world, by exhaustive research in libraries at home and abroad, and by reference to magazine and newspaper files. It was Mr. Harris' effort to select from this collection the wills which appeared most interesting and entertaining. Contents: Importance of wills; Ancient wills; Wills in fiction and poetry; Curious wills relating to husbands, wives and children, animals, charity, burial and miscellaneous; Testamentary and kindred miscellany; Wills of many famous foreigners and Americans.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.
