Colonial Dames and Good Wives

Colonial Dames and Good Wives is a non-fiction book written by Alice Morse Earle. The book is a detailed account of the lives of women in colonial America, specifically focusing on the 17th and 18th centuries. Earle explores the roles and responsibilities of women during this period, including their domestic duties, religious practices, and social status.The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of women's lives, such as childbirth, education, and marriage. Earle draws on primary sources such as diaries, letters, and court records to provide a vivid and authentic portrayal of colonial women's experiences. She also includes illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the daily lives of these women.Overall, Colonial Dames and Good Wives is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of American history. It offers a unique perspective on the struggles and triumphs of colonial women and their contributions to the development of American society.1895. Earle's historical research and writing emphasized the homely details of everyday life-manners, customs, handicrafts-rather than the world of politics and affairs, and her popular exposition of her findings helped spark a renewal of public interest in the American past. Contents: Consorts and Relicts; Women of Affairs; Double-Tongued and Naughty Women; Boston Neighbors; A Fearful Female Traveler; Two Colonial Adventuresses; The Universal Friend; Eighteenth-Century Manners; Their Amusements and Accomplishments; Daughters of Liberty; A Revolutionary Housewife; and Fireside Industries. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.