Originally published in 1845, this book remains a seminal work on the laws and practices of marine insurance. Duer draws on a wide range of sources, including case law, commercial practices, and international customs, to provide a comprehensive and authoritative account of the subject. This book is a must-read for anyone involved in the marine insurance industry, as well as historians of law and commerce.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.