The Case of Elizabeth Rutgers versus Joshua Waddington is a fascinating account of a landmark legal case that took place in New York in 1786. The case involved a dispute over the ownership of a brewery, and became an important precedent in the development of intellectual property law in the United States. Henry B. Dawson's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book an invaluable resource for legal historians and anyone interested in the early history of the United States.

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