Bushrod Washington - Horace Binney - Bog

Bushrod Washington is a biography written by Horace Binney that chronicles the life of the American lawyer and jurist, Bushrod Washington. Washington was born in Virginia in 1762 and was the nephew of George Washington. He attended the College of William and Mary and later studied law under his uncle, who was also a prominent lawyer. Washington went on to have a successful legal career, serving as a judge on the Virginia Court of Appeals and later as an associate justice on the United States Supreme Court. He was appointed to the Supreme Court by President John Adams in 1798 and served on the court for over 30 years, until his death in 1829.Binney's biography provides a detailed account of Washington's life and career, including his legal opinions and contributions to the development of American law. The book also explores Washington's personal life, including his marriage to Julia Ann Blackburn and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall.Overall, Bushrod Washington offers readers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most important legal figures.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.