Treatise on the Law of Libel and the Liberty of the Press, Showing the Origin, Use and Abuse of the Law of Libel

This text traces the origin, use and abuse of the law of libel. The author was imprisoned for libeling President John Adams. He queries whether it is necessary for the government or the church to control the discussion and publication of opinions. Special features include a letter from Thomas Jefferson to the English liberal Major Cartwright on the inherent rights of man.Cooper, Thomas is the author of 'Treatise on the Law of Libel and the Liberty of the Press, Showing the Origin, Use and Abuse of the Law of Libel', published 1977 under ISBN 9780405016653 and ISBN 0405016654.