1895 Antique Book - The Student's Guide to the Bar (Sixth Edition) by W.W. Rouse Ball

A rare and collectible edition of The Students Guide to the Bar by W.W. Rouse Ball, a distinguished barrister and Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. This is the Sixth Edition, revised and edited by John P. Bate, of Lincolns Inn and a lecturer in law at Trinity Hall, Cambridge.

Published by Macmillan and Co., London and New York, in 1895, this historical legal guide offers a fascinating insight into the training, expectations, and social challenges of becoming a barrister in the late 19th century. It was widely used by aspiring law students and remains a valuable resource for collectors of legal literature.

📖 Contents Highlight:

• Chapter I: The Choice of a Profession A thoughtful discussion on the challenges and considerations in choosing the legal profession, particularly the Bar.

• Commentary on the unique demands and career path of a barrister in Victorian England.

• Reflections on social mobility, influence, and the role of talent in the legal field.

📝 Publication Details:

• Title: The Students Guide to the Bar

• Author: W.W. Rouse Ball

• Revised by: John P. Bate

• Publisher: Macmillan and Co., London and New York

• Edition: Sixth Edition

• Year: 1895

• Pages: 60

• Binding: Hardcover 

• Language: English

📌 Condition:

• The pages are intact and legible, with minimal wear for its age.

• Some natural aging and yellowing of pages as expected in a book over 125 years old.