Dames and Daughters of Colonial Days

""Dames and Daughters of Colonial Days"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Geraldine Brooks. The book explores the lives of women in colonial America, focusing on the experiences of both famous and lesser-known women who played a role in shaping the country's history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the daily lives of women, their roles in the family and community, their contributions to the arts and literature, and their involvement in politics and social reform. Through detailed research and engaging storytelling, Brooks provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women during a pivotal time in American history. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in women's history, colonial America, or the early years of the United States.1900. Illustrated. These narrative sketches of certain dames and daughters of our colonial days are designed to illustrate the different types, epochs and sections that made up our early American history. Contents: Anne Hutchinson, of Boston, Founder of the First Woman�������s Club in America; Frances Mary Jacqueline La Tour, the Defender of Fort La Tour; Margaret Brent, the Woman Ruler of Maryland; Madam Sarah Knight, a Colonial Traveller; Eliza Lucas, of Charleston, afterwards Wife of Chief-Justice Charles Pinckney; Martha Washington, of Mount Vernon, Wife of General George Washington; Abigail Adams, Wife of John Adams and Mother of John Quincy Adams; Elizabeth Schuyler, of Albany, afterwards Wife of Alexander Hamilton; and Sarah Wister and Deborah Norris, Two Quaker Friends of Philadelphia.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.