A Digest of the Law of Maritime Captures and Prizes.
"His Writings on International Law...Enjoy the Highest Reputation" Wheaton, Henry A Digest of the Law of Maritime Captures and Prizes. Originally published: New York: Published by R. M'Dermut & D.D. Arden, 1815. vii, vii, [13]-380 [12] pp. Reprinted 2007 by the Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584778547; ISBN-10: 1584778547. Attractive Smyth-Sewn green cloth bound hardcover with gilt stamped front cover and spine. New. $95. * Sole edition. Inspired by issues raised during War of 1812, this treatise by one of the great scholars of international law examines the complicated subject of maritime captures. "Wheaton on Captures is a valuable Treatise, a work to which I freely confess my obligations." (Duer cited in Marvin). Wheaton [1785-1848] was a distinguished attorney, diplomat and author. "Mr. Wheaton's early familiarity with the jurisprudence and foreign relations of the United States, his long experience in diplomacy, his intimate acquaintance with European languages and foreign diplomatic writers, entitles his writings upon International Law to more than ordinary consideration. His works enjoy the highest reputation for the soundness of their views, and the learning and research displayed in illustrating the various topics discussed.": Marvin, Legal Bibliography (1847) 727-728.
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