The Law and the Letter: A Story of the Province of Louisiana (1906) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120984265)

The Law and the Letter: A Story of the Province of Louisiana is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Polk Winn, first published in 1906. The story is set in the early 18th century in the French province of Louisiana, which was then under Spanish rule. The main character is a young French lawyer named Pierre, who travels to Louisiana to help his uncle, a wealthy landowner, with a legal dispute. Along the way, Pierre falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Marie, who is also involved in the legal case. As Pierre navigates the complex legal system of Louisiana, he must also contend with the political and cultural tensions between the French and Spanish colonizers, as well as the racial divisions between white settlers and enslaved Africans. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial Louisiana, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, society, and customs of the time. It also explores themes of justice, love, and loyalty, and raises questions about the role of law in maintaining social order. Overall, The Law and the Letter is a compelling and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Louisiana's history.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.

Author: Mary Polk Winn,Margaret Hannis
ISBN-10: 1120984262
ISBN-13: 9781120984265
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2010
Pages: 186
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d