Excerpt from A Full Report of the Great Gaines Case, 1850: In the Suit of Myra Gaines Vs, Chew, Relf Others, for the Recovery of the Property of the Late Daniel Clark
N formation, illustrative of the features of the different codes, which have controlled the rights \aud regulated the duties of the citizens of Louisiana, since its first settlement.
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Excerpt from A Full Report of the Great Gaines Case, 1850: In the Suit of Myra Gaines Vs, Chew, Relf Others, for the Recovery of the Property of the Late Daniel Clark
N formation, illustrative of the features of the different codes, which have controlled the rights \aud regulated the duties of the citizens of Louisiana, since its first settlement.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This gripping historical account delves into a pivotal legal battle that rocked Louisiana in the early 19th century. The author meticulously reconstructs the complex case of Myra Clark Gaines, a young woman claiming to be the illegitimate daughter of prominent merchant Daniel Clark and Zulime Carriere, a woman entangled in a controversial bigamy case. As Myra fights to inherit her father's vast fortune, the author unravels a tangled web of fraud, deception, and hidden identities. Through meticulous examination of court documents and interviews with key figures, the book sheds light on the legal intricacies, social customs, and racial tensions of the antebellum South. Complicating matters, Myra's quest for justice becomes intertwined with the political machinations of the period, as powerful individuals and institutions seek to manipulate the outcome. The author's exploration of this fascinating legal drama offers a nuanced perspective on the intersection of family, inheritance, and the pursuit of justice in a tumultuous era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331069256_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331069256
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