Henry Clinton Hutchins

Henry Clinton Hutchins: A Sketch of His Life is a biography written by Alexander Strong Wheeler in 1896. The book chronicles the life of Henry Clinton Hutchins a prominent lawyer and judge in the late 19th century. Hutchins was born in 1831 in Maine and grew up in a family of modest means. Despite this he was able to attend Bowdoin College and later Harvard Law School where he excelled academically. After graduation Hutchins moved to California and quickly established himself as a successful lawyer eventually becoming a judge in the state's Supreme Court. The book details Hutchins' legal career his personal life and his contributions to the legal profession. It also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time including the Civil War and the Reconstruction era. Overall Henry Clinton Hutchins: A Sketch of His Life is a fascinating look at the life of a notable legal figure in American history.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.