LETTER CONCERNING LIBELS, WARRANTS, THE SEIZURE OF PAPERS, AND SURETIES FOR THE PEACE OF BEHAVIOUR; WITH A VIEW TO SOME LATE PROCEEDINGS, AND THE DEFENCE OF THEM...Almon, John (attributed)Item #: 63409 Pages: 112 pp. Published: Union; Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.; Reprinted in 2007. One of the most famous defenses of freedom of the press,this pamphlet was originally issued in 1764 after JohnWilkes fled to Europe after his condemnation by Parliamentfor seditious libel in 1764. Notable for emphasizing thedistinction between words and deeds, it anticipatedErskine's unsuccessful defense of Thomas Paine, who wascharged with seditious libel after the publication of hisRights of Man (1791). This pamphlet is usually attributed toJohn Almon, a journalist and writer on political subjects.He is best known for his efforts to secure the right toreport debates in Parliament.Reprinted by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.Distributed by William S. Hein & Co., Inc. Please contact us to request purchasing information. |