The hardships of the English laws in relation to wives. With an explanation of the original curse of subjection passed upon the woman. In an humble address to the legislature.
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Title
The hardships of the English laws in relation to wives. With an explanation of the original curse of subjection passed upon the woman. In an humble address to the legislature.
Subject
A wife's right according to 18th century English law
Description
The author compares English law to Civil law in instances of a women's abilities in different circumstances. It also includes the author's objections to different laws.
Creator
Sarah Capone
Source
British Library; available through Eighteenth Century Collections Online
Publisher
London : printed by W. Bowyer, for J. Roberts, at the Oxford Arms in Warwick Lane
Date
1735
Contributor
Kelly Collins
Rights
Public Domain
Format
text
Language
English
Type
Critic of English law in regards to women's rights
Identifier
ESTC Number:T004343
Coverage
18th century England's laws and women's rights
Citation
Sarah Capone, “The hardships of the English laws in relation to wives. With an explanation of the original curse of subjection passed upon the woman. In an humble address to the legislature.,” Enlightenmens, accessed February 7, 2023, http://enlightenmens.lmc.gatech.edu/items/show/70.