This touching memoir of Arthur Mason Knapp, a prominent figure in the American legal community of the late 19th century, was originally published in 1899. Written by a group of Knapp's colleagues and friends, this volume offers a vivid portrait of a man who was widely admired for his legal acumen, his integrity, and his dedication to public service. With a foreword by a modern-day legal expert, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of American legal history. 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.