The Miscellaneous Writings of Joseph Story: Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States ... Second Edition (1852)

Justice Story’s enormous influence on American law is demonstrated in this collection of his writings, edited by his son. Includes Story’s autobiography that was written in the form of a fascinating long letter to his son, and many other articles, essays, lectures, and biographical sketches of judges and lawyers (including Chief Justice John Marshall and Associate Supreme Court Justice Bushrod Washington). Topics include a proposed course of legal study, maritime law, piracy and the slave t...