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The case of the married woman : Caroline Norton and her fight for women's justice / by Fraser, Antonia,1932-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Poet, pamphleteer and artist's muse, Caroline Norton dazzled nineteenth-century society with her vivacity and intelligence. After her marriage in 1828 to the MP George Norton, she continued to attract friends and admirers to her salon in Westminster, which included the young Disraeli. Most prominent among her admirers was the widowed Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne. Racked with jealousy, George Norton took the Prime Minister to court, suing him for damages on account of his 'Criminal Conversation' (adultery) with Caroline. A dramatic trial followed. Despite the unexpected and sensational result - acquittal - Norton legally denied Caroline access to her three children under seven. He also claimed her income as an author for himself, since the copyrights of a married woman belonged to her husband. Yet Caroline refused to despair. Beset by the personal cruelties perpetrated by her husband and a society whose rules were set against her, she chose to fight, not surrender. She channelled her energies in an area of much-needed reform: the rights of a married woman and specifically those of a mother. Over the next few years she campaigned tirelessly, achieving her first landmark victory with the Infant Custody Act of 1839. Provisions which are now taken for granted, such as the right of a mother to have access to her own children, owe much to Caroline, who was determined to secure justice for women at all levels of society from the privileged to the dispossessed. Award-winning historian Antonia Fraser brilliantly portrays a woman, at once courageous and compassionate, who refused to be curbed by the personal and political constraints of her time"--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Biographies.; Norton, Caroline Sheridan, 1808-1877.; Authors, English; Women authors, English; Women's rights; Women;
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The wisdom principles : a handbook of timeless truths and timely wisdom / by Laszlo, Ervin,1932-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In The Wisdom Principles, Dr. Ervin Laszlo, an authority in the fields of new science, consciousness, and spirituality, bridges the chasm between our understanding of science and the truths of spirituality, bringing an essential and timely message of wisdom to the world. Laszlo offers readers principles of empowerment that will guide the choices they make for years to come and will allow them to move confidently toward a better future. This book is the distillation of Laszlo's sixty plus years spent delving into the mysteries of science and a lifetime of keen spiritual insight. The nuggets of timely wisdom offered in The Wisdom Principles, and the timeless truths revealed on its pages, are a precious resource for wise thinking and living. As we stand at a crossroads of civilization there has never been a greater need for them than today. Deepak Chopra, Neale Donald Walsch, and Gregg Braden are among the renowned thought-leaders who lend their voices to Laszlo's work, framing the book and underscoring the power of its life-changing principles"--
Subjects: Conduct of life.; Religion and science.; Wisdom.;
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Kate Aitken / by Cochrane, Jean,1932-;
Bibliography: p. [64].
Subjects: Aitken, Kate May (Scott), 1891-1971; Radio broadcasters; Journalists;
© c1979., Fitzhenry & Whiteside,
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Harry's hiccups / by Little, Jean,1932-; Weissmann, Joe,1947-;
Poor Harry can't get rid of his hiccups.LSC
Subjects: Hiccups;
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Listen, said the donkey : tales of the first Christmas / by Little, Jean,1932-; Zimmermann, Werner.;
Subjects: Jesus Christ;
© c2006., North Winds Press,
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The sweetest one of all / by Little, Jean,1932-; Sarrazin, Marisol,1965-;
Subjects: Animals;
© 2008., North Winds Press,
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The one-room school in Canada / by Cochrane, Jean,1932-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 168) and index.
Subjects: Rural schools; Education;
© c2001., Fifth House,
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The Donnelly album : the complete & authentic account of Canada's famous feuding family, illustrated with photographs / by Fazakas, Ray,1932-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Donnelly family.; Murder; Criminals; Vendetta;
© c1995., Firefly,
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My history : a memoir of growing up / by Fraser, Antonia,1932-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Fraser, Antonia, 1932-; Authors, English;
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A haunting at Holkham / by Glenconner, Anne,1932-author.;
It's Christmas 1943 and Lady Anne Coke has returned to Holkham Hall from Scotland. But her home is now an army base, with large sections out of bounds. And 11-year-old Anne is in the care of a new governess, whom she hates and believes to be hiding something. At least her beloved grandfather is there with her, to share stories and keep her entertained. But even though she's been told to stay away from certain parts of the house, Anne knows secrets about the hall that others do not; the passageways and the cellars that allow her to move around unnoticed, watching. And when mysterious events lead to a murder and disappearance, Anne is determined to uncover the truth.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Holkham Hall (England); Murder; World War, 1939-1945;
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