Publisher's Synopsis
The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins, Baron Brampton is a book written by Brampton himself, detailing his life and career as a prominent British judge in the late 19th century. The book is a first-hand account of his experiences and offers insights into the legal system of the time, as well as the social and political milieu in which he lived. Sir Henry Hawkins was a well-respected figure in his time, having served as a judge in both criminal and civil cases, and having presided over several high-profile trials, including that of Oscar Wilde. The book covers his early life, education, and career, as well as his personal relationships and opinions on various issues of the day. Overall, The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins, Baron Brampton is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in British legal history.I knew pretty well where to begin--which is a great point, I think, in advocacy--and began in the right place. I must repeat that the prisoner boldly asserted, when the evidence was given as to the finding of his cap close to the spot where the outrage was committed, that it was his cap, but that he had not worn it on that night, having lent it to one of the other men, whom he then named. This was, to my mind, a very important point in this second trial, and I made a note of it to assist me at a later period of the case. If this was true, the strong corroboration of the keeper's evidence of identity was gone. Indeed, it went a good deal further in its value than that, for it may have been the finding of the prisoner's cap that induced the belief that the man whose face he saw was the prisoner's!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.
