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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.
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British Library
P006397
Editor and compiler: James Weatherby; from 1794-1830 compiled by E. and J. Weatherby. Title varies slightly after 1809. Some volumes include half-title and subscribers list. Imprint varies; later issues give: Alex. Grant as the printer, while from 1777-1800 the printer's name is H. Reynell. "Weatherby's Racing book for 1773, was published on the 3d of February last [i.e. 1774], and may be had at Mr. Tattersall's, Hyde-Park Corner; Mr. Grant's, no. 5, Bridges-street, Covent-Garden, London; the coffee-house in Newmarket; and at the printing-office [of Anne Ward], Coney-street, York." Original issues for 1777 also give names of booksellers and distributors for annual volumes, including: Benj. Lund at Mrs. Ward's, printer in York; Mr. Harrop, printer in Manchester; Mr. Monk, printer in Chester; and Mrs. Bassnet, stationer in Bath. Twentieth century issues are published for the Jockey Club. Includes lists of future races at all English courses, race results for courses in Great Britain and Ireland, news of horse sales, blood stock, stallions at stud, prizes awarded; with advertisements for horse medicines, farriers, saddles and other equipment. Description based on: Volume the twelfth, for 1784.
London [England: Printed and sold by A[lexander]. Grant ..., v.; 18 cm (12°)
