A general treatise of the dominion of the sea

and a compleat body of the sea-laws: containing what is most valuable on that subject in ancient and modern authors; and particularly the ancient laws of the Rhodians and Romans; those of Oleron, Wisbuy, and other countries; with curious notes and observations. As also that excellent body of sea laws lately publish'd in France: with a collection of marine treaties concluded during the last century. Together with several discourses about the jurisdiction and manner of proceeding in the Admiralty of England, both in criminal and civil matters, and adjudg'd cases in several courts concerning trade and navigation ... To which is subjoin'd, an appendix concerning the present state and regulations of the Admiralty and Navy.

The 3d ed., with large additions and improvements. And a new appendix, containing several eminent lawyers opinions in important marine cases; a comparison of the English and French conduct in their sea affairs; an essay concerning the navy of England, taken from Mr. Pepis's, Mr. Burchet's, and other authentick memoirs; an abstract of all the acts of Parliament relating to the marine ... [etc.]