"Legal Condition of Women in Massachusetts in 1886" offers a snapshot of the legal rights and limitations faced by women in Massachusetts during that year. Written by Samuel Edmund Sewall, this work meticulously details the laws pertaining to women's property, employment, family rights, and other key aspects of their lives. Providing invaluable insight into the social and legal landscape of the time, the book illuminates the progress made and the challenges that remained in the struggle for gender equality. A valuable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in women's history, this book serves as a primary source for understanding the evolution of women's rights in America.
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