A new abridgment of the law
By: by Matthew Bacon with considerable additions by Henry Gwillim.
Contributors: Gwillim, Henry, Sir, 1760?-1837.; Wilson, Bird, 1777-1859.; Gilbert, Geoffrey, Sir, 1674-1726.; Sayer, Joseph.; Ruffhead, Owen, 1723-1769.
Edition: 1st American, from the 6th London ed. / with the addition of the later English and the American decisions by Bird Wilson.
Publisher: Lawbook Exchange
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Clark, N.J
Language: eng
Subjects: Law -- United States -- Encyclopedias; Law -- England -- Encyclopedias
Genres: Encyclopedias.
Notes: Compiled from the writings of the Chief Baron Gilbert.
"It is well known, that Mr. Bacon did not live to carry the work any farther than to the title 'Sheriff', inclusive, and that the remainder was added by Mr. Serjeant Sayer and Mr. Ruffhead"--Pref. to the 5th ed.
Originally published: 1st American, from the 6th London ed. / with the addition of the later English and the American decisions by Bird Wilson. Philadelphia : Printed for Farrand and Nicholas [etc.], 1811.
Includes index.