An Address, Pronounced on the First Tuesday of March, 1831: Before the Members of the Bar of the County of Suffolk (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Peter Oxenbridge Thacher

9780666794567: An Address, Pronounced on the First Tuesday of March, 1831: Before the Members of the Bar of the County of Suffolk (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666794561 ISBN 13: 9780666794567

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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An Address, Pronounced on the First Tuesday of March, 1831 presents a thoughtful reflection on the duties, morals, and responsibilities of lawyers.

Framed as a public address to the Suffolk Bar, it blends historical context with practical guidance for professional conduct and personal integrity.

This edition offers the full oration as delivered in Boston, drawing connections between ancient philosophy, religious faith, and the modern legal profession. It speaks to the call for intellectual rigor, temperance, and duty, while honoring the memory of notable colleagues and the idea that true greatness comes from character as much as skill.

Explore how moral reflection, religious faith, and professional ethics intersect in the practice of law.
Consider guidance on confidentiality, diligence, fidelity, and the responsibilities toward clients and the public.
Reflect on the role of learning, virtue, and civic duty in shaping a learned, honorable profession.
See examples and memories of notable jurists and the impact of thoughtful practice on a community.

Ideal for readers of historic legal orations, jurisprudence, and moral philosophy who enjoy examining how past thinkers shaped professional ideals in early American courts.

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