The book ""Acts and Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts"" was published in 1897 and is a compilation of the legal statutes and regulations of the state of Massachusetts. The book was compiled by two lawyers, Young and Minns, and includes all the laws passed by the Massachusetts General Court up until the year of its publication. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different area of the law, such as criminal law, civil law, taxation, and education. Within each section, the laws are arranged chronologically, with the most recent laws appearing first. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal system in Massachusetts during the late 19th century. It includes laws related to property rights, contracts, marriage and divorce, criminal offenses, and many other areas of the law. Overall, ""Acts and Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the legal history of Massachusetts or the development of American law more broadly. It provides a detailed snapshot of the legal landscape in Massachusetts at a crucial moment in the state's history.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.