Reminiscences: Rhode Island Bar (Classic Reprint)

Abraham Payne

ISBN 10: 1331368960 ISBN 13: 9781331368960

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Print on Demand. This book presents a historical retrospective of the Rhode Island bar, focusing on the years 1840-1883. The author's journey as a student and working lawyer provides insights into the legal landscape of the time. The author chronicles trials, judges, and legal procedures of the era, highlighting the eloquence and courtroom strategies of prominent attorneys. The book delves into significant cases and controversies, including breach of promise suits, murder trials, and political battles, offering a glimpse into the ethical and social dilemmas faced by the legal community. By analyzing the legal landscape of the era, the author delivers an examination of the legal system, its strengths, and its evolving practices, inviting the reader to reflect on the profession's rich history and its enduring impact on Rhode Island law and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Reminiscences: Rhode Island Bar (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

ISBN 10

1331368960

ISBN 13

9781331368960

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Paperback

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New

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print-on-demand item

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Biography and Autobiography

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Travel back to a bustling Rhode Island legal world through vivid stories of judges, lawyers, and the bar’s daily life.

This nonfiction collection, written as reminiscences by Abraham Payne, sketches the people, cases, and politics that shaped the Rhode Island Bar in the 19th century. Readers glimpse the personal journeys, professional rivalries, and enduring principles that guided practitioners across decades of change.

The book gathers portraits and anecdotes from many prominent figures, weaving together office life, courtroom practice, and public service. It offers a window into how law, society, and politics intersected in a small New England state, with attention to memorable cases, influential minds, and the evolution of legal culture.

Insightful sketches of notable lawyers and judges, including their habits, notes on character, and courtroom methods.
Context on era-specific events, such as the Dorr troubles and constitutional debates that shaped practice and policy.
Firsthand reminiscences about office life, study routines, and the daily work of building a legal career.
Connections between personal integrity, professional skill, and public influence across Rhode Island’s legal community.

Ideal for readers of American legal history, biographical sketches, and those curious about how a regional bar influenced national law and politics.

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