""Sketch of the Life of Walter De Merton"" is a biographical work written by Edmund Hobhouse in 1859. The book highlights the life of Walter De Merton, who was the Lord High Chancellor of England and Bishop of Rochester. Merton is also known as the founder of Merton College, which is a constituent college of the University of Oxford. The book provides a detailed account of Merton's life and achievements, including his contributions to the development of the legal system in England and his role in establishing the college. The author describes Merton's childhood, education, and career, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of his time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England, the legal system, and the development of higher education in the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.