A Book About Lawyers

Name: A Book About Lawyers
Author: John Cordy Jeaffreson

A wide-ranging, anecdotal portrait of the English legal profession that blends historical sketches, social observation, and personal recollection. It surveys houses and householders in legal quarters, student life and institutions of the Inns of Court, and the social and romantic lives of lawyers; examines money matters such as fees, retainers, salaries, and corruption; describes costume, court dress, musical and theatrical amusements, and amateur theatricals; and discusses legal education, courtroom practice, wit, and domestic manners. The narrative stitches together episodes and character sketches to illuminate professional routines, fashions, and foibles across several centuries.

By John Cordy Jeaffreson

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John Cordy Jeaffreson

John Cordy Jeaffreson was a 19th-century English author known for his contributions to biographical and critical literature. He gained recognition for works such as "A Book About Doctors" and "A Book About Lawyers," which explore the professions with a mix of insight and humor. Jeaffreson is also noted for his two-volume biography, "The Real Shelley: New Views of the Poet's Life," where he offers a fresh perspective on the life of the renowned poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. His writing reflects a keen interest in the intricacies of professional life and literary figures, contributing to the understanding of both fields in his time.