Life And Times Of Judge Thomas Cooper

The book ""Life And Times Of Judge Thomas Cooper: Jurist, Scientist, Educator, Author, Publicist"" is a biography written by Charles Francis Himes in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Judge Thomas Cooper, who was a prominent figure in the fields of law, science, education, and literature. Cooper was born in England in 1759 and immigrated to America in 1794. He became a respected lawyer and judge, serving on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and later as a professor of law at the University of South Carolina. In addition to his legal career, Cooper was also a scientist, publishing several works on geology and chemistry. He was an advocate for public education and was instrumental in establishing the first public school system in Pennsylvania. Cooper was also a prolific author, writing numerous books and articles on a variety of topics, including politics, religion, and literature. He was a vocal critic of slavery and was involved in the abolitionist movement. The book provides a detailed account of Cooper's life and achievements, as well as his contributions to American society. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of law, science, education, and literature in America during the 18th and 19th centuries.Lectures Before The Dickinson School Of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.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.