The Law of Hotel Life; or, the Wrongs and Rights of Host and Guest

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The Law of Hotel Life; or, the Wrongs and Rights of Host and Guest

by R. Vashon (Robert Vashon) Rogers

EN·~4 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total

THE LAW OF HOTEL LIFE

1:59

Chapter I. A COMMON INN AND INNKEEPER.

22:05

Chapter II. CITY HOUSE AND MANNERS.

18:34

Chapter III. ACCIDENTS, ROOMS, DOGS.

37:22

Chapter IV. GUESTS, WAGERS, AND GAMES.

23:02

Chapter V. SAFES AND BAGGAGE.

28:27

Chapter VI. FIRE, RATS, AND BURGLARS.

26:51

Chapter VII. HORSES AND STABLES.

24:24

Chapter VIII. WHAT IS A LIEN?

20:42

Chapter IX. DUTIES OF A BOARDING-HOUSE KEEPER.

20:26

Description

A witty, turn‑of‑the‑century guide that blends legal insight with the charm of a countryside wedding journey, this work walks listeners through the everyday drama of inns, hotels and boarding houses. From the bustling inn‑keeper’s counter to the etiquette of city lodging, the author dissects the rights and responsibilities of hosts and travelers with a mix of practical advice, amusing anecdotes, and a touch of Victorian humor.

The chapters unfold like a legal travelogue, covering everything from accidental damages and lost baggage to the quirks of stables, fire safety, and even the mysteries of liens. Whether you’re a curious traveler, a modern hospitality professional, or simply enjoy a lively exploration of 19th‑century lodging law, the book offers a clear, engaging look at the rules that once governed every night’s stay.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (265K characters)

Series

Legal recreations

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Release date

2021-12-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

R. Vashon (Robert Vashon) Rogers

R. Vashon (Robert Vashon) Rogers

1843–1911

A Canadian lawyer who wrote lively, practical books explaining everyday legal problems in plain language. His best-known works bring 19th-century travel law and the overlap between law and medicine into sharp, surprisingly readable focus.

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