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Arthur M. (Arthur Merton) Harris
1883–1945
A Seattle lawyer turned lively storyteller, this early 20th-century writer is best remembered for books that bring legal history and maritime adventure to life. His work ranges from practical guidance for young attorneys to colorful accounts of pirates and the law.
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Pirate tales from the law
by Arthur M. (Arthur Merton) Harris
About the author
Born in 1883, Arthur Merton Harris was an American author and lawyer associated with Seattle, Washington. Surviving catalog and library records connect him with several early 20th-century books, including Letters to a Young Lawyer (1912), Harris' Justice of the Peace Guide for the State of Washington (1912), and Pirate Tales from the Law (1923).
His writing shows an unusual mix of practical legal experience and a taste for vivid historical storytelling. In one book he offered advice for beginning lawyers, while in another he turned to pirate trials and maritime crime, using legal history as the foundation for dramatic narrative.
Records located during this search indicate that he lived from 1883 to 1945. A clear, verified portrait image could not be confirmed from the sources reviewed, so no profile image is included.