A Memoir of Benjamin Robbins Curtis, Ll. D.: Professional and Miscellaneous Writings (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781147779066)

"A Memoir of Benjamin Robbins Curtis, Ll. D., with Professional and Miscellaneous Writings" offers an intimate portrait of the life and career of Benjamin Robbins Curtis, a distinguished Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Written by George Ticknor Curtis, this memoir delves into the personal and professional experiences that shaped Justice Curtis's influential legal mind.

Readers will gain insights into Curtis's significant contributions to American jurisprudence, including his dissenting opinion in the Dred Scott case. The book includes a selection of Curtis's professional writings, showcasing his legal acumen and his views on constitutional law and other important legal issues of his time. This volume provides valuable historical context for understanding the development of American law during a critical period in the nation's history.

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