| Author |
Hope, Andrée, -1898 |
| LoC No. |
32022734
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| Title |
Chronicles of an Old Inn; Or, A Few Words about Gray's Inn
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Gray's Inn -- The two brothers, Anthony and Francis Bacon -- Sir Nicholas Bacon -- Sir William Gascoigne -- Lord Burleigh -- Sir Edward Coke -- Other eminent lawyers -- Stephen Gardiner -- The chapel -- Archbishop Laud -- Bishop Juxon and Archbishops Sheldon and Whitgift.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by deaurider, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Chronicles of an Old Inn; Or, A Few Words about Gray's Inn" by Andrée Hope is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work likely explores the rich history, significance, and anecdotal tales surrounding Gray's Inn, one of the four Inns of Court in London that has played a critical role in the legal profession for centuries. The text provides insights into the lives of remarkable figures who were connected to the inn, alongside reflections on the evolution of legal education and practice over time, emphasizing both its grandeur and its more melancholic facets. At the start of the book, the author captures the atmosphere of Gray's Inn through vivid descriptions of its surroundings and the contrasting chaos of the bustling Holborn street just outside. The serene tranquility of the inn serves as an escape from the relentless pace of urban life, echoing the legacies of prominent legal figures, such as Francis Bacon and Sir Nicholas Bacon, who have called it home. The opening reveals a deep appreciation for the historic significance of the location, intertwining anecdotes and reflections that evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time when the inn was a dynamic gathering place for legal scholars and practitioners. Hope's narrative not only lays the groundwork for the subsequent chapters but also encases the reader in the timeless charm and turbulent history of Gray's Inn. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
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| Subject |
Lawyers -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Inns of Court
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| Subject |
Gray's Inn
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63844 |
| Release Date |
Nov 22, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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