
audiobook
by R. Vashon (Robert Vashon) Rogers
THE LAW OF HOTEL LIFE
Chapter I. A COMMON INN AND INNKEEPER.
Chapter II. CITY HOUSE AND MANNERS.
Chapter III. ACCIDENTS, ROOMS, DOGS.
Chapter IV. GUESTS, WAGERS, AND GAMES.
Chapter V. SAFES AND BAGGAGE.
Chapter VI. FIRE, RATS, AND BURGLARS.
Chapter VII. HORSES AND STABLES.
Chapter VIII. WHAT IS A LIEN?
Chapter IX. DUTIES OF A BOARDING-HOUSE KEEPER.
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.
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
Dec 22, 2021
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1843–1911
A Canadian lawyer and legal writer, he built practical books around the everyday frictions of travel, hotels, and medical practice. His work has a clear, useful style that shows how closely law touched ordinary life in the late 19th century.
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