Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion
- 362 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
St. George Tucker fue un jurista y educador que abogó por una formación jurídica rigurosa, elevando significativamente los estándares académicos. Su edición anotada estadounidense de los "Comentarios" de Blackstone se convirtió en un recurso indispensable para profesionales y estudiantes del derecho. Tucker también defendió la emancipación gradual, como lo demuestra su influyente panfleto de 1796. Su obra dio forma al discurso y la práctica legal en los años formativos de los Estados Unidos.
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The work features the poetic endeavors of Jonathan Pindar, a cousin of Peter, who aspires to become the poet laureate of the C.U.S. It is part of a broader collection known as Sabin Americana, which showcases a rich array of historical documents spanning over 400 years, covering significant themes like exploration, the Civil War, and cultural dynamics in the Americas. This collection, now available in high-quality digital format, serves as a valuable resource for libraries and scholars, offering insights into the historical narrative of the western hemisphere.