Oliver's Shipping Law Manual, written by William Atkinson Oliver and first published in 1879, is a comprehensive guide to the legal aspects of shipping and maritime commerce. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the rights and responsibilities of shipowners and operators, the carriage of goods by sea, marine insurance, salvage and towage, collisions and other accidents at sea, and the jurisdiction of admiralty courts. The author draws on his extensive experience as a barrister and solicitor specializing in maritime law to provide clear and concise explanations of complex legal concepts, supported by numerous examples and case studies. The book is aimed at practitioners in the shipping industry, including shipowners, charterers, cargo owners, insurers, and lawyers, as well as students and academics studying maritime law.Over the years, Oliver's Shipping Law Manual has become an authoritative reference work in the field of maritime law, and has been regularly updated and revised to reflect changes in the law and developments in the shipping industry. The book continues to be widely used and respected by legal professionals and shipping practitioners around the world.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.