The Great Divorce

A Nineteenth-Century Mother's Extraordinary Fight Against Her Husband, the Shakers, and Her Times

Autori

• Ilyon Woo

Parametri

• 416 pagine
• 15 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Diritto
• Esoterismo e religione
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Focusing on a pivotal divorce case in early America, the narrative follows a young mother who defied societal norms to reclaim her kidnapped children from the Shakers, a celibate religious group. Through meticulous research of newspapers, diaries, and letters, Ilyon Woo presents Eunice Chapman's five-year battle, highlighting her determination and the broader implications for women's rights and family values. This compelling account not only showcases a mother's love but also serves as a significant commentary on the evolving values of a young nation.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

(In brossura)