An Elementary Commentary on English Law: Designed for Use in Schools (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

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I have written a good deal in past years for the members of my own profession for men trained in the science of law, but have long felt a desire to write something for the young; something which may enable the rising generation to acquire a knowledge of the rudiments of the laws of their own country - laws by which we are all governed, and which we all have to obey.

Although this small commentary on English law has been composed chiefly in the interest of boys, it is hoped that, in these times of quickly advancing education, it may be found to be not inappropriate for girls also.

"For learning, once the mans exclusive pride.
Seems verging fast towards the female side."

The utility of, indeed the necessity for, some knowledge of law in the young has been dealt with fully in the first chapter of the book.

I have usually given no authorities for my various statements and propositions. The authorities for the same are contained in many ponderous books, to which a reader of this work would have no access.

That such a book as this is necessarily imperfect I shall be the first to acknowledge. A complete acquaintance with any of the subjects, to which only a page or two are here devoted, would necessitate the reading of many volumes known to and studied by lawyers.

All general principles of law ramify into sub-principles, and are subject to exceptions, to most of which it has only been possible to allude in the most cursory way.

The only parts of the book which it is feared may be found difficult, either to master or pupil, are the chapters relating to land.

The land law of England, which has been in the course of development for many centuries, and which exemplifies perhaps better than any other part of the law the English character and traditions, is necessarily abstruse, and certainly not easy to condense.

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