A Manual of the Law Relating to Shipping and Admiralty: As Determined by the Courts of England and the United States is a comprehensive guide to the legal principles governing the shipping and maritime industry. Authored by Robert Desty in 1879, this book provides a detailed analysis of the laws, regulations, and precedents that govern maritime commerce and navigation.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the rights and obligations of shipowners and seamen, the liability of carriers for loss or damage to cargo, the jurisdiction of admiralty courts, and the procedures for resolving disputes in maritime law. It also includes a detailed discussion of the legal principles governing collisions at sea, salvage, and general average.Drawing on the decisions of English and American courts, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing the shipping and maritime industry. It is an essential reference for anyone involved in the shipping and maritime industry, including shipowners, seamen, insurers, and legal practitioners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.