A New Law Dictionary

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. This collection reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in 1765. Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings of society. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T137463 Horizontal chain lines. [London]: In the Savoy: printed by Henry Lintot; for R. Ware, T. Osborn, H. Lintot, C. Hitch and L. Hawes [and 13 others in London], 1756. [840]p.; 2°

Hardcover reprint of the original 1739 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Jacob, Giles. A New Law-Dictionary: Containing, The Interpretation And Definition of Words And Terms Used In The Law: And Also The Whole Law, And The Practice Thereof, Under All The Heads And Titles of The Same. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Jacob, Giles. A New Law-Dictionary: Containing, The Interpretation And Definition of Words And Terms Used In The Law: And Also The Whole Law, And The Practice Thereof, Under All The Heads And Titles of The Same, . London Printed By E. And R. Nutt, And R. Gosling Assigns of E. Sayer For D. Midwinter Etc., 1739. Subject: Law