"... the author's main object is to present a series of those instances occurring in the administration of justice which, from some marvellous or romantic circumstance connected with them have created great public sensation in their day, but which have since lapsed into entire or semi-oblivion."--P. [v].
American ed. published in 1859 under title: Recollections of the court room, or, Narratives, scenes and anecdotes from courts of justice.