Life of Lord Jeffrey V2: With a Selection from His Correspondence (1852)

The ""Life Of Lord Jeffrey V2: With A Selection From His Correspondence"" is a biographical work written by Lord Cockburn and published in 1852. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Lord Jeffrey, a prominent Scottish lawyer, judge, and literary figure who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In addition to chronicling Jeffrey's life, the book also includes a selection of his correspondence, offering readers a glimpse into his personal and professional relationships. The correspondence includes letters to and from notable figures of the time, such as Sir Walter Scott and William Wordsworth.The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on Jeffrey's later years and his contributions to the Edinburgh Review, a literary magazine he co-founded. The book also explores Jeffrey's political views and his involvement in public affairs, including his role in the reform of the Scottish legal system.Overall, ""Life Of Lord Jeffrey V2: With A Selection From His Correspondence"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides valuable insights into the life and times of one of Scotland's most influential figures.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.