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The Art of Cross Examination is a text that has been of use to trial attorneys and law students. The book talks about how witnesses can be cross-examined. Summary of the Book This book is the reproduction of the original that was published in 1903. The book is a result of twenty-five years of research. The author examined at least fifteen thousand witnesses during this time and the suggestions have been drawn from all classes of the community. Many new examples have been added in this book of important trials and there is an attempt to answer many challenging questions. The book is written by American attorney Francis L. Wellman who has cared to mention several examples of cross-examination techniques that will prove helpful to students and professionals. There are many interesting facts that have been provided in this book, and readers will get an insight of cases about claims, disputes and marriage scandals, and how these cases are handled. The book is considered to be more entertaining than most legal texts and shows us how attorneys sometimes get the attention of the juries with their wit and charm. About Francis L. Wellman Francis L. Wellman was a practicing attorney in New York State. He was also an assistant district attorney in New York City. The Art of Cross Examination was a book that he had written for his two sons with the intention of encouraging them to enter the legal profession. For the book, he had collected several examples of cross-examination techniques from colleagues and notable attorneys on celebrated cases.