A Discourse on the Study of the Law of Nature and Nations; introductory to a Course of Lectures on that Science, to be commenced in Lincoln's Inn Hall, on Wednesday Feb 13, 1799.

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Book Description
MACKINTOSH, JAMES. A Discourse on the Study of the Law of Nature and Nations; introductory to a Course of Lectures on that Science, to be commenced in Lincoln's Inn Hall, on Wednesday Feb 13, 1799. London, T Cadell [and others], 1799. 8vo, pp [2], 68, disbound from a collection, lacking the half-title else a fine copy,
Dealer Notes
FIRST EDITION, "In November 1798 Mackintosh proposed a lecture series to the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn in which he would make public his change of opinion towards Burke. However, like Burke, certain benchers remained wary of a speaker previously associated with Jacobinism. As a result Mackintosh rushed A Discourse on the Law of Nature and Nations, which contained the substance of his first lecture, through the press....'
AuthorMACKINTOSH, JAMES.
Date1799.
Bindingdisbound
PublisherLondon, T Cadell [and others],
ConditionSee description
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