"The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton)" by Henry Hawkins Brampton is a journey through the life and times of a prominent British legal figure. Readers are transported to the Victorian era and beyond, witnessing the evolution of legal practices through the eyes of Sir Henry Hawkins. From his early days at Bedford School to his rise within the legal profession, the story reveals formative moments and influences, outlining how a young man's initial reluctance transformed into a lifelong dedication to justice. Anecdotes, filled with humor and poignant observations, paint a vivid picture of the legal landscape of the time.
The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton)
By Henry Hawkins Brampton
Experience the life of a remarkable man as he goes from facing strained financial circumstances to becoming a pillar of British law.
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About the AuthorHenry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton,, known as Sir Henry Hawkins between 1876 and 1899, was an English judge. He served as a Judge of the High Court of Justice between 1876 and 1898. R. F. V. Heuston described him as "probably the worst judge on the English Bench in the nineteenth century."
Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton,, known as Sir Henry Hawkins between 1876 and 1899, was an English judge. He served as a Judge of the High Court of Justice between 1876 and 1898. R. F. V. Heuston described him as "probably the worst judge on the English Bench in the nineteenth century."
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