Bøger af Robert Pigott

Memorials of Robert Pigott is a book that was published in 1903 and contains the autobiography and letters of Robert Pigott. The book provides a comprehensive insight into the life and experiences of Pigott, who was a prominent figure in his time. The autobiography covers his early life, education, career, and personal relationships, while the letters provide a glimpse into his thoughts and feelings as he navigated through various challenges and opportunities.Throughout the book, readers will learn about Pigott's upbringing in a wealthy family, his education at Oxford University, and his career as a lawyer and politician. The book also covers his personal relationships, including his marriage to his wife, Elizabeth, and his close friendship with the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.The letters in the book are particularly interesting, as they provide a firsthand account of Pigott's thoughts and experiences. They cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, religion, and personal matters. Some of the letters are addressed to Pigott's family members, while others are written to his friends and colleagues.Overall, Memorials of Robert Pigott is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life and times of this important historical figure. The book provides a unique perspective on the social, political, and cultural landscape of the 19th century, and offers valuable insights into the personal experiences of one of its most notable 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.

This volume is a joy for anyone even the least bit interested in New York's legal culture and landmarks. . . . The book belongs on your shelf and in your lap. -Albert M. Rosenblatt, former Associate Judge of the New York Court of Appeals and President of The Historical Society of the New York Courts New York's Legal Landmarks Second Edition takes you on a tour of Gotham through the eyes of a history-loving New York City lawyer. You'll visit courthouses past and present that were sites of sensational trials (both actual and in film), locations that figured in the nation's constitutional history, law firms where great Americans practiced law and the homes, schools and final resting places of Supreme Court Justices. Whether you want to stroll down the Lower East Side's Attorney Street or re-open the cold case of Judge Crater's disappearance, New York's Legal Landmarks is the guidebook for you. Hats off to Robert Pigott for shining a bright light on this unexplored corner of New York City history. This updated edition of New York's Legal Landmarks is a valuable research tool sprinkled with unexpected and delightful nuggets of legal, social, and architectural history. -Michael Miscione, Manhattan Borough Historian This is the second edition of the original book that was released in 2014. The 2014 first edition had nine customer reviews with average rating of 4.8 stars.