Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of John Bannister Gibson: Late Chief Justice of Pennsylvania is a book written by Thomas Paschall Roberts and published in 1890. The book is a biographical account of the life of John Bannister Gibson, who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1851 to 1864. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Gibson's life. The first chapter provides a brief overview of Gibson's early life and education, while the subsequent chapters delve into his legal career, his political affiliations, and his personal life. Throughout the book, Roberts provides detailed descriptions of Gibson's legal opinions and decisions, as well as his contributions to the development of Pennsylvania law. He also includes anecdotes and personal stories that give readers insight into Gibson's character and personality. Overall, Memoirs of John Bannister Gibson: Late Chief Justice of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of Pennsylvania's most influential legal figures. It offers readers a glimpse into the world of 19th century law and politics, as well as a deeper understanding of the man who shaped them.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.
