John Treat Irving
This epistolary novel offers a unique glimpse into the legal profession in early 19th-century America. Through a series of letters, the eponymous attorney, John Quod, engages in witty and insightful commentary on the legal system and the social and political issues of his day. Irving’s novel remains a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of American law or the development of the epistolary form.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.
