Reviews for A Treatise on the American Law of Vendor and Purchaser of Real Property (Volume 1)

The average rating for A Treatise on the American Law of Vendor and Purchaser of Real Property (Volume 1) based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-09-12 00:00:00 John Macmillan This book is an accumulation of the research Samuel T. Worcester conducted on his birth town of Hollis, New Hampshire. In it, he outlines every conceivable detail about the town, from its founding in the 1730s, administrative organization, major decisions by the town's selectmen, involvement in larger national affairs, school districts, and more. All of these accounts rely on primary source documentation he acquired in his research. Additionally, the book also includes numerous vignettes of various people Worcester considers significant from the town's history, some of which are based on documentation and some on interviews with some of the contemporary residents. This book is written in nineteenth century prose, but Worcester is not difficult to understand. It is organized well, both topically and chronologically. I found the book to be immensely interesting regarding its insight into the difficulties and struggles of individuals during the late colonial and early Republic eras of the United States. I have read such works regarding plantations in the southern states covering a similar time span with comparable detail, but never have I had this kind of a window into the development and workings of a small New England frontier town. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking to gain a broader perspective on the social history of New England between about 1740 and 1830.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-01-26 00:00:00 Ian Quigley A good introductory biography for children as it tactfully handles some of the more risque or hypocritical issues of Jefferson's life. For example, it mentions Sally Hemings a few times, and also Maria Cosway, but doesn't bring up their alleged sexual relationships. In this way, it sets up a reasonable, foundational gateway for children to build upon when they are old enough to learn about such things. Ages: 7 - 11 Cleanliness: Mentions that Jefferson liked to flirt and dance. **Like my reviews? I also have hundreds of detailed reports that I offer too. These reports give a complete break-down of everything in the book, so you'll know just how clean it is or isn't. I also have Clean Guides (downloadable PDFs) which enable you to clean up your book before reading it! Visit my website: The Book Radar.