Rufus Choate was one of the great legal minds of the 19th century, and his influence on the field of law continues to be felt to this day. In this comprehensive volume, readers will find Choate's most important works, along with a detailed memoir of his remarkable life. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in legal history and jurisprudence. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.