The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-06-05
Coke upon Iiltleton,
BY THOMAS

n SYSTEMATIC Arrangement OF Lord
SaaS-S Coke's iu5t Institute OF the Laws OF In
gland, ON the plan Of Sir Matthew Ilale's Analy-
SIS, with the anuotaiions OF MI HatgraYc Lord
Chef Justice Hale aud Lord Chancellor Noting
ham, and new series OF notes and references
to the present time, including tables ofpalalel e.
ference, analytical tables OF contents, al a COPE
Gus digested index in 3 large royal $40 vols =
BY }. II. Thomas, Esq First American, from
the last London Edition; to which are added the
Notes OF Charles Butler, Esq
The following extract bt a letter from the Pro-
lessor OF Law in the University Of Virginia,
shows the hiph estimation IN winch the work Is
held in that cIhincnf seat of learning. II will be
perceived from the above Prospectus, thai the
improvement suggested by Professor Lomax,
has been adopted 10y the American publisher,
VIZ the additl u OF Nj. Buffers Notes, which
will give the American a decided superiority O.
yerthe English Edition
. am happy 10 hear, that there is about to be
publication IN the United States OF Thomas
edition OF Coke'S Littleton. Imost cordially wish
II an extensive circulation. | presume II will
contain Buffers notes, as well as Halpraves--If
SO, this viii be greatly superior TO the Lendon
edition--for the Editor OF that was obliged from
regard of an unspcnt copy night, to omit them
Thus complete, | should pronounce it. perhaps
the very best book OF English Law, thai is ex
tant for the Student, and | add, Iot the Practi-
toner. II has most deseyedly been made the
text book ofthe University OF Virginia for be.
ginners. There viii now be 10 excuse for the
Law Student to omit Coke Littletan from lis
course since it is arranged according to Lord
Hale's analysis, and improved Ivy the erudition
which such men as Hargrare, Butler and Tho
mas have added to 1t 1t ought to be in the
hands OF every LAWYER"
ErtTed ota letter from the Hon JUDGE Crunch
You cannot publish a book more important to
the profession. Such an arrangement ofthc
matter OF Cokcs LIST Institute has long been a
desldcratum. Ariar as | have examined ii,
think IFS value will be increased by the addition
OF Buffers Notes, which the English editors were
prevented by the copy right from republishiug
II Is now the best book that can be pun into the
hands Of the students, ard shall certainly re-
coInmendit wherever my influence may extend.
E.ctract u q letter from The Hpn. Judge H0ue,
Of MdSGchUsHS.
am very glad to learn that you intend soon
to publish Thomas excellent edition OF Coke on
Lltteton.--ihis work has long maintained its
RANK as standard ono IN our profession, but It's
want Of system has always been a subject OF
complaint x this defect has been morcteli since
the publication of the elegant well arranged
commentaries Of Blackstone and other merito-
rionS treatIses upon particular branches of the
law,-We have ever made ii text book IN cur
law school, although It's entire want of order has
induced others to omit it. Great as its defects
we've IN tins particular, they have been entirely
overcome by The patient industry. sound judg-
me"t aud extensive learning o. its presen edit
or. vino has shown himselfthe worthy successor
OF HargraVe and Butler. The omission of the
notes OF me Iatter, must detract much from the
yaide OF the English edition, although their place
Is IN measure supplied by the present editor.
Ail"ho are acquainted " ii the value OF Mr. But
lers labours, must rejoice that his notes are TO
be ADDED to your edition. The notes of MIR.
Thomas indicate great industry, accumen and
talent, and II mistake not will greatly enhance
the value of the work.
" The above work for sale at the cbean
Book aud Stationary Store of
ABRAM r. NORTH,
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