This compelling memoir tells the life story of Thomas Addis Emmet, a leading Irish-American lawyer and politician in the early 19th century. Born in Cork, Ireland, Emmet later emigrated to the United States, where he became a prominent member of New York's legal community and a vocal advocate for Irish independence. Along the way, he befriended many of the great names of his time, including Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Irish diaspora or the early days of American law and politics.

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