Lord Stowell

Lord Stowell: His Life And The Development Of English Prize Law is a book written by Edward Stanley Roscoe in 1916. The book is a biography of the life of Lord Stowell and his contributions to the development of English prize law. The author provides a detailed account of Lord Stowell's life, including his early years, education, and career as a lawyer and judge. The book explores Lord Stowell's role in shaping English prize law, which governs the distribution of goods seized during naval warfare. The author discusses Lord Stowell's landmark decisions in prize law, including the famous case of the Maria, which established the principle of blockade. The book also examines the historical context of prize law and its evolution over time. Overall, Lord Stowell: His Life And The Development Of English Prize Law provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and work of one of the most important figures in English legal history.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.