A Exmoor scolding between two sisters while spinning

In the 18th century, there was a surge in knowledge, exploration, and rapidly advancing technology. This was made possible by improvements in the printing press which led to an increase in record-keeping. Gale, in an effort to preserve this revolutionary time period, embarked on their own revolution by digitizing a vast amount of material to create the largest archive of its kind. For the first time, high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them easily accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. This collection offers insight into the history of English common law and Empire law during a period of significant British expansion.

One of the most influential works in the legal field during this time was Sir William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England, first published in 1765. Additionally, reference materials such as almanacs and catalogues provide a glimpse into the day-to-day functioning of society.

The information below was gathered from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title and is provided to assist with edition identification.

British Library: T098096 This work, sometimes attributed to Peter Lock, Andrew Brice, Benjamin Bowring, and William Hale, was printed and sold by Andrew Brice in Exon in 1750. It consists of 32 pages in 4° format and includes "Exmoor courtship" with a separate title page.

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