For the defence : the life of Sir Edward Marshall Hall

Type

Book

Authors

Marjoribanks, Edward

Tags

Edward Marshall Hall, Biographies, English biographies, Trials, Great Britain, United Kingdom

Abstract

"Mr. Edward Marjoribanks has in these pages discharged with conspicuous ability, a work of loyalty to an Old and well loved friend. the late Sir Edward Marshall Hall is fortunate in his biographer. Mr. Marjoribanks is fortunate in his subject. Marshall Hall was a man from whom a stranger, seeing him at any moment in his career, even the earliest, even the darkest, must have predicted success..."- Introduction

Description

Contents:
Youth -- Apprenticeship -- Making his way -- Tragedy -- Making a name -- Fame and fortune -- Setback -- Recovery -- Return to fortune -- Wartime -- An eventful year -- In harness.

Biblio Notes

Author's Note: "I wish to make it clear that I alone am responsible for the selection of the material used in this book; and that neither the executors nor Lady Marshall Hall share the responsibility with me."

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