The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-05-18
Coke upon i.ittleton,
ts96
BY THOMAS.

y SYSTEMATIC Arrangement Of Lord
SltA Coke's first destitute ol the Laws Of En-
gland, on the plan OF Sir Matthew Hale S Aualy-
SIS, with the annotdlons OF MIR. Hargraye, Lore
Chief Justice Hale and Lord Chancellor Noting
nam and a new SERIES of notes and references
10 the present time including tables ofparalielre-
ference analvtical tables of contents, and copi-
Gus digsstcd index, IN 3 large royal 8vo vols
BY j ii. Thomas, Esq. First American, from
the last London Edition to which are added the
Notes of Charles Butler, Esq.
The following extract ola letter from The Pro-
fessor OF Law in the University OF Virginia,
shows the hie ID estimation in which the work is
held in that eminent seat Of learning. 1t will be
perceived from the above Prospectus, that the
improvement suggested by Professor Lomax,
has been adopted by the American publisher,
viz the addition of Mr.. Buffers Notes, hch
will give the American decided superiority O.
verthe English Edition.
4" am happy TO hear, that there is about to be
a publication in the United States of Thomas
edition of Coke's Littleton. lmost cordially wlsl
it AN extensive circulation. | presume it viii
contain Butler's notes, as well as Hargrave ST
so, this will be greatly superior TO the London
cdtion--tor the Editor Of that was obliged, from
regard OF an unspent copy right, 10 omit them
Thus complete should pronounce it, perhap,
the very best book of English Law that is OK
tani for tbs Student. and | add, for the practl
:ionn.. f. has most dcseryedlv hcen made the
ext book Of the University of Virginia tor be
einners. There will now be no excuse for a.,
Law Student to omit Coke Littlcton from his
course since tits arranged according 10 Lord
iiale's analysis, and improved BY the eruditou
which such men as iargraye, Batler and Tho
mas have added TO it, Il ought 10 be IN the
hands Of every Lawyer
Extract of letter from tae Hon Judge Cyancf
You cannot publish book more important 10
the profession. Such an arrangement OF the
matter oil Goke'S list Institute has long been a
desidcratum. Al far as | have examined IT,
think its value viii be increased hy the addition
Of Buffers Notes, which the English editors were
prevented by the copy right from republishing.
II is now the best book that can be put into the
hands OF the students, and shall certainly re-
commend 1t wherever lny influence may extend
Extract Of u letter from the Hon. Judge Ilol0e,
Of MH3qchuaetts
am very glad 10 learn. that you intend soon
10 publish Thomas excellent edition of Coke, on
LIttcton.-Ihs work has long maintained rs
rank as standard one in our profession, but its
want OF system has always been a subject of
complaint a. this defect has been noref felt since
the publication Of the elegant well arranged
commentaries OF Blackstone, and other mcrito-
riouS treatises upon particular branches of the
law.-Ae have ever made il text book ia our
law school, although lis entire want of order has
induced others to omit il. Great as its defects
were in this particular, they have becn entirely
overcome by the patient industry, sound jude-
ment, and extensive learning OF its present edit
or, who has shown himself the worthy successor
OF Hargrave and Butler The omission of the
notes OF the latter, must detract much from the
value ofthe English edition, although their place
is IN a measure supplied by the present editor.
Allwho are acquainted with the value OF Mr. But.
lers labours, must rejoice that his notes are to
be added 20 your edition. The notes of Mr..
Thomas indicate grea, industry. accumen and
talent and If mistake not, Will greatly enhance
the value Of the work.
Ut The above work for sale at the cheap
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