Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman

"Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman" by Albert Sidney Bolles is a guide intended to make the law easier to understand for regular people. It explains different parts of the law, like how contracts work, what happens in bankruptcy, what agents do, and the rules about owning property. The book starts by explaining why it's important for everyone to know basic laws that people often ignore, instead trusting only their gut feelings. Bolles also talks about key legal ideas, like the difference between laws written by lawmakers and common law, and why we need to follow legal rules. He warns readers that not knowing the law can cause problems, especially when writing wills or contracts, and suggests that the book can help people learn and use the law correctly.