The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-05-22
Coke upon Iittleton,
BY THOMAS.

n SYSTEMATIC Arrangement of Lord
az Coke's first Institute Of the Laws of En-.
gland, on the plan of Sir Matthew Hale s Analy
sis, with the annotatons of Mr. Hargrave, Lord
Chief Justice Hale and Lord Chancellor Noting
ham, and new series of notes and references
TO the present time including tables ofparalelre-
ference analytical tables of contents, and copi'
Gus digested index, in large royal $40 yols.-
BY J. IT,. Thomas, Esq. First American, from
the last London Edition. TO which are added the
Notes of Charles Butler, Esq.
The following extract o u letter from the Pro-
fcssor of Law IN the University of Virginia,
shows the hie h estimation in which the work 10
held in that eminent seat of learning, 1t will he
perceived from the above Prospectus, that The
improvement suggested by Professor Loma1,
has been adopted 10y the American publisheL'
viz the addition of Mr.. Buffers Notes, which
will give the American decided superiority O.
verthe English Edition.
q am happy 10 hear, that there is about to be
publication in the United States Of Thomas
EDITION OF COkes Littleton. lmost cordially WISH
it an extensive circulation. | presume 1t VIA
contain Buffers notes, as well as tiargraVes-H
so, this will be greatly superior to the LonhoD
edition-for the Editor of that was obliged, rom
regard OF an unspent copy Eight, to emit tllenp.
Thus complete, should pronounce It, perhaps
the very best book of English Law that IS eh
tant fer the Student, and | add, for the Prach'
toner. 1t has most deseryedly been MADE u'e'
text book of the University OF Virginia iof ne
ginners. There will now be no excuse for me
Law Student to omit Coke Liiteton from his
course, since it is arranged according 10 hoiu
Hale's analysis, and improved by the eIud,1,O"
which such men as Hargrave, R'dler and lno'
mas have added TO it. 1t ought 10 ee IN WE
hands of every Lawyer"
Extract Of "a letter from the Hon. Judge Crdna''
Yen cannot publish book more lmportdIlt, "
the profession. Such an arrangement Oh INC
matter of Coke's lst Institute, has long peeh .
desderatun. Ar far as | have examined H.
think its value will be increased BY the aod'o"
of Buffers Notes, which the English editors WIZ
prevented by the copy right from fepnnlsnu's,
1t is now the best book that can be put MO ~
hands of the students, and shall ceftaialy 5
commend it wherever my influence may et"'f
Extract of letter from the Hon. Judge ~ -
of Massachusetts,.
am very glad TO learn. that you ln.enu ~
to publish Thomas excellent edition OF ooNe' w.
Littieton-Ihis work has long man'a'iieu
rank as standard ono in our profession p"'
want of system has always been snIy't go
complaint & this defect has been moreiei' S"e
the publication of the elegant wen az" %
commentaries OF Blackstone, and other nv ia
/ rious treatIses upon particular bfancbes - ar
law.--We have ever madeit text book ~ g Ios
law school, although its entire want oil o'u ..~;
induced others 10 omit it. Great as ITS ut .'ols
were in this particular, they have been e't :.',
overcome by the patient industry, SCUM e5t
ment, and extensive learning OF its preseh' eu.,
or, who has shown himself the worthy succ e he
of Hargrave and Butler. The omission ., ,be
notes Of the latter, must detract much 'fon'
value ofthe English edition, although 'heii f
Allwho are acquainted will the value of Mr. bg ~
lers labours, must rejoice that his notes az, N,
be added to your edition; The notes ,,e ., and
Thomas indicate great industry, accn'nep ltaors
talent, and if | mistake not, will grea'is Gin
| the value OF the work. hcap
| g-P The above work for sale at the cue
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