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Anne Orthwood'S Bastard: Sex And Law In Early Virginia
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In 1663, An Indentured Servant, Anne Orthwood, Was Impregnated With Twins In A Tavern In Northampton County, Virginia. Orthwood Died Soon After Giving Birth; One Of The Twins, Jasper, Survived. Orthwood'S Illegitimate Pregnancy Sparked Four Related Cases That Came Before The Northampton Magistrates Who Coincidentally Held Court In The Same Tavern Between 1664 And 1686. These Interrelated Cases And The Decisions Rendered In Them Are Notable For The Ways In Which The Virginia Colonists Modified English Common Law Traditions And Began To Create Their Own, As Well As What They Reveal About Cultural And Economic Values In An Eastern Shore Community. Through These Cases, The Very Reasons Legal Systems Are Created Are Revealed, Namely, The Maintenance Of Social Order, The Protection Of Property Interests, The Protection Of Personal Reputation, And Personal Liberty. Through Jasper Orthwood'S Life, The Treatment Of The Poor In Small Communities Is Set In Sharp Relief.Anne Orthwood'S Bastard Was The Winner Of The 2003 Prize In Atlantic History, American Historical Association.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Anne Orthwood's Bastard'? A: 'Anne Orthwood's Bastard' explores the legal and social implications of an illegitimate pregnancy in 17th-century Virginia, focusing on the life of Anne Orthwood and the resulting court cases.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Anne Orthwood's Bastard' is John Ruston Pagan.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Anne Orthwood's Bastard' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 232 pages.
- Q: When was 'Anne Orthwood's Bastard' published? A: 'Anne Orthwood's Bastard' was published on November 28, 2002.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, 'Anne Orthwood's Bastard' is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What historical period does this book focus on? A: 'Anne Orthwood's Bastard' focuses on the Colonial Period in American history.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes in 'Anne Orthwood's Bastard' include social order, property rights, personal reputation, and the treatment of the poor in colonial society.
- Q: Has this book received any awards? A: 'Anne Orthwood's Bastard' won the 2003 Prize in Atlantic History from the American Historical Association.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into legal systems? A: Yes, the book reveals how early Virginia colonists modified English common law traditions and developed their own legal systems.