In this book, Emory Washburn explores the question of whether or not a state has the legal right to secede from the United States. He examines the concept of sovereignty and its impact on the issue of secession and state rights. Written in the midst of the Civil War, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the legal and political arguments surrounding secession.

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