In Memory of Rufus W. Peckham : A Judge of the Court of Appeals, Who Perished on the Wreck of the Steamer Ville Du Havre, on the Voyage from New York to Havre, November 22d, 1873 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483153176 / ISBN 13: 9780483153172

Published by Forgotten Books Okt 2018, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In Memory of Rufus W. Peckham : A Judge of the Court of Appeals, Who Perished on the Wreck of the Steamer Ville Du Havre, on the Voyage from New York to Havre, November 22d, 1873 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Okt 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483153176
• ISBN 13: 9780483153172
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 8D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 306 grams

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Synopsis

A jurist’s memory, shaped by courage and service, preserved for readers today.

This book gathers the life and public work of Rufus W. Peckham, a judge who perished in the Ville du Havre disaster in 1873, through letters, tributes, and records of memorial services. It presents a portrait of a man known for integrity, learning, and steadfast public duty, shared by colleagues and members of the bar.

The material offers a window into the era’s legal world and the ways communities honored a respected leader. Readable and documentary in style, it combines personal remembrances with formal recognitions, all centered on a life of principle and public service.

• Letters and memorial notes from bar associations and colleagues.
• Accounts of memorial services and public tributes to his character.
• Jury and judicial assessments of his fairness, dignity, and dedication.
• A portrait of the man as a professional and as a citizen facing tragedy with resolve.

Ideal for readers of legal history, 19th‑century American public life, and anyone curious about how a judging life was remembered after a sudden loss.