Life Stories of a Celebrated Lawyer in New York and Lake George: The Memoirs of Charles H. Tuttle, Esq.

(Hardcover)-Praised by mayors, governors, presidents and patriarchs, Charles Tuttle (1879-1971) was described by The New York Times at the end of his life as "a leader in law, education and religion for six decades." One admiring contemporary observed that the talented lawyer and writer spoke and wrote "in fine-flowing language, that now breathes with poetic beauty, and again may thrill with dramatic narration." Charles Tuttle's marvelous gift for storytelling is evident throughout LIFE STORIES, an engaging and richly illustrated book. Whether in offering an insider's glimpse into a memorable legal case, or recounting his 1930 New York gubernatorial campaign against Franklin D. Roosevelt, or writing of his love and guardianship of Lake George, or recalling poignant moments of his sixty-one-year marriage, the "life stories" flowing from the pen of Charles Tuttle offer a vibrantly chronicled glimpse into an extraordinarily inspiring life. A prolific writer throughout his life, Charles Tuttle completed his autobiography in the year immediately preceding his death. But his extraordinary book was not released to the public until 2002, the hundredth anniversary of the launching of his illustrious legal career. As editor Charlotte Walkup observes, "The stories of Charles Tuttle's life and times are as compelling today as when he recorded them." "There is much of special interest in the book to historians and lawyers," notes editor Walkup in the book's Foreword. "But no degree in law or history is needed to enjoy the humor and dramatic anecdotes, the delightful writing, and the strong assertion of the hope and joy to be found in living. The language is molded by the Biblical literature which nurtured the writer, by the wisdom of the classics which he knew well, and by the optimism of the times in which he grew to manhood." The 386-page book is filled with the vibrancy and humor of its author, as well as more than 80 photos and illustrations. Included among the images are archival photographs of Charles Tuttle in New York