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Twenty Years' Recollections of an Irish Police Magistrate

By Frank Thorpe Porter
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A long-serving magistrate assembles anecdotal reminiscences drawn from official cases and inherited stories, recounting courtroom scenes, criminal investigations, committals, and the practical workings of local justice. The narratives combine portraits of colourful local characters, incidents of public disorder and charity, and reflections on policing and military matters. Travel sketches and observations on epidemics, civic institutions, and social customs are interwoven with firsthand vignettes, producing a compact portrait of everyday legal practice and social life as experienced by the narrator.

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Frank Thorpe Porter

Frank Thorpe Porter was an Irish police magistrate whose experiences and observations during his two decades of service are captured in his notable work, "Twenty Years' Recollections of an Irish Police Magistrate." In this memoir, Porter provides a unique perspective on the social and legal issues of his time, offering insights into the workings of the Irish justice system and the complexities of law enforcement in 19th-century Ireland. His writings contribute to the understanding of historical legal practices and the societal challenges faced during that era.

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