The genius of Leslie Buglass was his ability to discuss and write about the most technical of subjects in such a way that even the novice can easily understand it and then quickly wonder why others thought it was so complicated. Prior to the publication of the first edition of this work, no American writer dared attempt a work as ambitious as Marine Insurance and General Average in the United States and no one produced a text which, on the one hand, is easily understood by the student and, on the other hand, considered an invaluable research tool by the professional. When read carefully and thoughtfully, the contents of this book will more than adequatey reward you whether you are embarking on a career in marine insurance or refining the skills you have already developed in this great profession.