Ethics (Classic Reprint): The Union and the Constitution; The Standard of Union and Liberty: The Union and the Constitution; The Standard of Union and Liberty (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Hook line : A woman's determined fight for justice shapes law, family, and personal rights in Civil War–era Maine.

In this revealing study, the author traces a long, arduous campaign of petitions, letters, and appeals as a woman seeks legal recognition and protection for her family and property. The narrative follows personal struggle against a system that many believed should safeguard marriage, inheritance, and guardianship, but which often frustrated individual rights.

• Hear a frontline perspective on how a woman navigates state courts, legislature, and executive office.
• See how petitions, testimonies, and correspondence reveal the practical limits of law and the weight of moral claims.
• Understand the evolving ideas of family rights, property, and marriage in 19th‑century Maine.
• Explore the interplay between personal tragedy, civic duty, and the push for reform.

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