Marital Power Exemplified In Mrs. Packard's Trial And Self-Defense From The Charge Of Insanity Or Three Years' Imprisonment For Religious Belief, By The Arbitrary Will Of A Husband (1870)

Marital Power Exemplified In Mrs. Packard's Trial And Self-Defense From The Charge Of Insanity: Or Three Years' Imprisonment For Religious Belief, By The Arbitrary Will Of A Husband is a book written by Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard in 1870. The book is a personal account of the author's experience of being institutionalized in a mental asylum for three years by her husband, Theophilus Packard, who believed that she was insane due to her religious beliefs. The author, who was a devout Christian, opposed her husband's views on religion, and this led to her being declared insane and forcibly committed to an asylum. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences in the asylum, including the mistreatment and abuse she suffered at the hands of the staff. The author also describes her legal battle to regain her freedom and prove her sanity. The book is a powerful critique of the patriarchal power structures that existed in the 19th century and highlights the need for women to have greater autonomy and control over their lives. Overall, Marital Power Exemplified In Mrs. Packard's Trial And Self-Defense From The Charge Of Insanity is a compelling and insightful account of a woman's struggle for freedom and justice in a society that sought to silence and oppress her.With An Appeal To The Government To So Change The Laws As To Afford Legal Protection To Married Women.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.