Essays and Selections by Basil Montagu is a collection of essays and literary works by the English lawyer, writer, and philanthropist Basil Montagu. The book was originally published in 1837 and includes a range of topics, such as law, literature, and philosophy. Montagu was a prominent figure in the legal profession during the early 19th century and was known for his advocacy of legal reform and his support of social causes, including the abolition of slavery. The essays in this book reflect Montagu's wide-ranging interests and his commitment to social justice. They include discussions of the law of evidence, the history of English literature, and the philosophy of religion. The book also includes selections from Montagu's correspondence with other writers and thinkers of his time, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth. Overall, Essays and Selections by Basil Montagu is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a prominent 19th-century intellectual and social reformer.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.