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1874. Being a Continuation of the Memorials of His Time. The Memoirs of a Scottish judge. Cockburn's forensic style was remarkable for its clearness, pathos and simplicity; and his conversational powers were unrivaled among his contemporaries. The extent of his literary ability only became known after he had passed his seventieth year, on the publication of his biography of Lord Jeffrey and from the Memorials of his Time, which appeared posthumously in 1856 and were followed by this volume and others in 1874.
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1874. Being a Continuation of the Memorials of His Time. The Memoirs of a Scottish judge. Cockburn's forensic style was remarkable for its clearness, pathos and simplicity; and his conversational powers were unrivaled among his contemporaries. The extent of his literary ability only became known after he had passed his seventieth year, on the publication of his biography of Lord Jeffrey and from the Memorials of his Time, which appeared posthumously in 1856 and were followed by this volume and others in 1874.
The ""Journal Of Henry Cockburn, 1831 to 1854 V2: Being A Continuation Of The Memorials Of His Time"" is a book written by Henry Cockburn, a Scottish lawyer and judge. The book is a continuation of his memoirs, covering the years 1831 to 1854. It was published in 1874, after Cockburn's death.The book provides a detailed account of Cockburn's life during this period, including his political and legal activities, as well as his personal life. Cockburn was a prominent figure in Scottish politics and played a key role in the legal system. The book offers insights into the political and social climate of Scotland during this time, including the debates around the Reform Act of 1832 and the rise of the Free Church of Scotland.Throughout the book, Cockburn reflects on his own life and the events he witnessed, providing a personal perspective on the historical events of the time. The book is written in a diary format, with entries for each day, providing a detailed and intimate look at Cockburn's life and thoughts.Overall, the ""Journal Of Henry Cockburn, 1831 to 1854 V2: Being A Continuation Of The Memorials Of His Time"" is an important historical document, offering a unique perspective on Scottish politics and society during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.