Publisher's Synopsis
""Reminiscences of Rufus Choate: The Great American Advocate"" is a book written by Edward G. Parker in 1860. The book is a biographical account of Rufus Choate, who was a prominent American lawyer and politician in the mid-19th century. The author, Parker, was a close friend and colleague of Choate, and his book provides a detailed and insightful look into Choate's life, career, and personality. The book covers Choate's early life and education, his rise to prominence as a lawyer, and his political career as a member of the Whig Party. It also includes anecdotes and personal recollections of Choate's interactions with other notable figures of the time, such as Daniel Webster and John Quincy Adams. Throughout the book, Parker portrays Choate as a brilliant and charismatic advocate, with a commanding presence in the courtroom and a gift for persuasive oratory. He also highlights Choate's deep knowledge of the law and his commitment to justice and fairness. ""Reminiscences of Rufus Choate"" is not only a valuable historical document, but also a fascinating portrait of one of the most influential legal minds of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.