1972 Printing of Book the Code of 1650 Replication From 1830

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The "Code of 1650" is the first codification of Connecticut laws. Compiled by Roger Ludlow, the Code begins with a … more The "Code of 1650" is the first codification of Connecticut laws. Compiled by Roger Ludlow, the Code begins with a bill of rights "...that no mans life shall be taken away, no mans honor or good name shall bee stained, no mans person shall be arrested, ...unless it bee by the vertue or equity of some express Law of the Country...." The laws that follow this declaration reflect the legal concerns of Connecticut residents some 350 years ago. The Code contains laws that not only prohibit murder, forgery and theft, but also prohibit heresy, idleness and stubbornness.

Idleness! *imagining myself in 1650 Connecticut

I bought the book because of the awesome antique font and look of the book!

I’m amazed because it was written in 1650 and not printed until 1830…the Code held it’s um, value, it seems. less