The elements of the common lavves of England, branched into a double tract: the one containing A collection of some principall rules and maximes of the common law, with their latitude and extent. Explicated for the more facile introduction of such as are studiously addicted to that noble profession. the other The use of the common law, for preservation of our persons, goods, and good names. According to the lawes and customes of this land (1636)
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 · London, Printed by the assignes of J. More, and are to be sold by A. More and H. Hood · leaf 16
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