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Petticoat Government V1: A Novel is a book written by Frances Milton Trollope in 1850. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the lives of two sisters, the Misses Stanleys, who are left alone in their family estate after the death of their father. The sisters are forced to take on the responsibilities of managing the estate, which includes dealing with tenants, finances, and the local community. As they navigate through the challenges of running the estate, they encounter various characters, including a young and ambitious lawyer, a wealthy and influential landowner, and a group of rebellious tenants. The novel explores themes of gender roles, class conflict, and the changing social dynamics of rural England during the Industrial Revolution. Petticoat Government V1: A Novel is a compelling and insightful read that provides a glimpse into the lives of women in the 19th century and their struggles to assert their independence and authority in a male-dominated society.In Three Volumes.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.