A general treatise of the dominion of the sea. And a compleat body of the sea-laws Containing what is most valuable on that subject in antient and modern authors; and particularly the antient laws of the Rhodians and Romans; those of Oleron, Wisbuy, and other countries; with curious notes and observations. As also that excellent body of sea-laws lately published in France: with a collection of Marine Treaties concluded during the last century. Together with, several discourses about the jurisdiction and manner of proceeding in the admiralty of England, both in criminal and civil matters, and adjudg'd cases in several courts concerning trade and navigation. In all which are explained at large, the laws and customs of merchants, and of the courts in cases of bottomry, insurances, charter-parties, bills of lading, pyracy, and of letters of Marque and Reprizal. To which is subjoin'd, an appendix concerning the present state and regulations of the admiralty and navy. The third edition, with large additons and improvements. And a new appendix containing several eminent lawyer's opinions in important marine cases; a comparison of the English and French conduct in their sea-affairs; an essay concerning the navy of England, taken from Mr. Pepis's, Mr. Burchet's, and other authentick memoirs; an abstract of all the acts of parliament relating to the marine; particularly, that for establishing articles and orders for the regulating and better government of the fleet, &c - Justice, Alexander (Sold by Thomas Page, William and Fisher Mount in Rostern-Row on Tower Hill, 1724)
Anonymous. By Alexander Justice
English Short Title Catalog, N18128
Reproduction of original from Library of Congress
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