Sketches Of The Lives, Times And Judicial Services Of The Chief Justices Of The Supreme Court Of The United States

""Sketches of the Lives, Times and Judicial Services of the Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States: Jay, Rutledge, Ellsworth, Marshall, Taney, Chase and Waite"" is a book written by George Van Santvoord. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives, times, and judicial services of the seven Chief Justices of the United States Supreme Court. The seven Chief Justices covered in the book are John Jay, John Rutledge, Oliver Ellsworth, John Marshall, Roger Taney, Salmon P. Chase, and Morrison R. Waite. The book offers a detailed analysis of their contributions to the development of American jurisprudence, their judicial philosophies, and the historical context in which they served. The author also provides interesting anecdotes and insights into their personal lives and the social and political environments in which they lived. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in American legal history and the evolution of the United States Supreme Court.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.