Hague's History of the Law 1837-1867

Written in the 1930s Ralph M. Hagues History of the Law in South Australia 1837-1867 is an indispensable record of South Australias early legal history. From the founding of the legal profession the courts and evolving legislation he reveals the personalities of those who led this pioneering period characters both noble and ignoble. Hagues extensive research brings life and understanding to a period of history fundamental to the nature of South Australia today.Ralph Meyrick Hague (1907-1997) had a distinguished career in the law in South Australia and was awarded a CBE for his contributions to law and legal learning. As well as writing his own legal histories he amassed a collection of around 40000 books.