In this Book

buy this book Buy This Book in Print
summary
This collection of outstanding essays in the history of early American law is designed to meet the demand for a basic introduction to the literature of colonial and early United States law. Eighteen essays from historical and legal journals by outstanding authorities explore the major themes in American legal history from colonial beginnings to the early nineteenth century.

Originally published in 1969.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Table of Contents

restricted access Download Full Book
  1. Cover
  2. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. Title Page, Copyright
  2. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. Preface
  2. pp. v-vii
  3. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. Contributors
  2. pp. ix-x
  3. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. Contents
  2. pp. xi-xii
  3. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. PART ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
  1. I. AN INTRODUCTION TO EARLY AMERICAN LEGAL HISTORY
  2. David H. Flaherty
  3. pp. 3-38
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. PART TWO: THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
  1. II. LAW AND COLONIAL SOCIETY
  2. George L. Haskins
  3. pp. 41-52
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. III. COLONIAL COURTS AND THE COMMON LAW
  2. Zechariah Chafee, Jr.
  3. pp. 53-82
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. IV. KING'S LAW AND LOCAL CUSTOM IN SEVENTEENTH CENTURY NEW ENGLAND
  2. Julius Goebel, Jr.
  3. pp. 83-120
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. V. THE LEGAL HERITAGE OF PLYMOUTH COLONY
  2. George L. Haskins
  3. pp. 121-134
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. VI. MASSACHUSETTS AND THE COMMON LAW: THE DECLARATION OF 1646
  2. Richard B. Morris
  3. pp. 135-146
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. VII. THE LAWS AND LIBERTIES OF 1648
  2. Thorp L. Wolford
  3. pp. 147-185
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. VIII. THE SPREAD OF MASSACHUSETTS LAW IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
  2. George L. Haskins and Samuel E. Ewing
  3. pp. 186-191
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. IX. THE SUFFOLK COUNTY COURT, 1671-1680
  2. George E. Woodbine
  3. pp. 192-203
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. X. THE BEGINNINGS OF PARTIBLE INHERITANCE IN THE AMERICAN COLONIES
  2. George L. Haskins
  3. pp. 204-244
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. XI THE COURTS AND THE LAW IN COLONIAL NEW YORK
  2. Julius Goebel, Jr.
  3. pp. 245-278
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. PART THREE: THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
  1. XII. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL OF THE COURTS OF THE AMERICAN PLANTATIONS
  2. Joseph H. Smith
  3. pp. 281-335
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. XIII. THE INFLUENCE OF COLONIAL CONDITIONS AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE CONNECTICUT INTESTACY LAW
  2. Charles McLean Andrews
  3. pp. 336-366
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. XIV. "LAW ENFORCEMENT IN COLONIAL NEW YORK:" AN INTRODUCTION
  2. Julius Goebel, Jr.
  3. pp. 367-391
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. XV. THE RISE OF THE NEW YORK BAR: THE LEGAL CAREER OF WILLIAM LIVINGSTON
  2. Milton M. Klein
  3. pp. 392-417
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. XVI. LEGALISM VERSUS REVOLUTIONARY DOCTRINE IN NEW ENGLAND
  2. Richard B. Morris
  3. pp. 418-432
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. XVII. THE PROCESS OF OUTLAWRY IN NEW YORK: A STUDY OF THE SELECTIVE RECEPTION OF ENGLISH LAW
  2. Mark DeWolfe Howe
  3. pp. 433-450
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. XVIII. THOMAS JEFFERSON AND BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES
  2. Julius S. Waterman
  3. pp. 451-488
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. XIX. DELAWARE CASES, 1792-1800
  2. Zechariah Chafee, Jr.
  3. pp. 489-513
  4. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. Glossary
  2. pp. 514-522
  3. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
  1. Index
  2. pp. 523-534
  3. restricted access
    • Download PDF Download
Back To Top

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Without cookies your experience may not be seamless.