Publisher's Synopsis
Seven Wives and Seven Prisons or Experiences in the Life of a Matrimonial Maniac: A True Story Written by Himself is a memoir written by L.A. Abbott about his tumultuous and often scandalous life. The book details Abbott's many marriages, each of which ended in divorce or separation, and his subsequent incarcerations in seven different prisons. Abbott describes his compulsive need to marry and his inability to maintain a stable relationship with any of his wives. He also provides a candid account of his time in prison, including the harsh conditions and his efforts to escape. The book offers a unique perspective on the life of a serial monogamist and provides insight into the criminal justice system of the nineteenth century. Overall, Seven Wives and Seven Prisons is a gripping and entertaining read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a man who was both a victim of his own impulses and a product of his time.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.
