The Life Of David Dudley Field is a biographical book written by Henry M. Field. The book tells the story of David Dudley Field, a prominent American lawyer and reformer who lived from 1805 to 1894. Field is best known for his work in legal reform, including his advocacy for the codification of the law and his efforts to abolish the death penalty.The book chronicles Field's life from his childhood in western Massachusetts to his career as a lawyer...