Women in Early America: Struggle, Survival, and Freedom in a New WorldThis volume fills a gap in traditional women's history books by offering fascinating details of the lives of early American women and showing how these women adapted to the challenges of daily life in the colonies. The coverage begins with the 1607 settlement at Jamestown and ends with the War of 1812. In addition to the role of Anglo-American women, the experiences of African, French, Dutch, and Native American women are discussed. The issues discussed include how women coped with rural isolation, why they were prone to superstitions, who was likely to give birth out of wedlock, and how they raised large families while coping with immense household responsibilities.
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Although not unheard of, abortions in colonial America were almost never performed by use of instruments or attempts to manually remove the fetus from the womb. The use of herbs was the most common technique for inducing a miscarriage.
Although not unheard of, abortions in colonial America were almost never performed by use of instruments or attempts to manually remove the fetus from the womb. The use of herbs was the most common technique for inducing a miscarriage.
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In some instances, the texts specifically identified which herbs should never be given to a pregnant woman, for they were known to bring on early labor. Vigorous exercises, such as horseback riding or jumping rope, were also suggested ...
In some instances, the texts specifically identified which herbs should never be given to a pregnant woman, for they were known to bring on early labor. Vigorous exercises, such as horseback riding or jumping rope, were also suggested ...
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Although Abigail never established a record of advocating for women's inclusion in the political process, she demonstrated an unusual gender awareness for the eighteenth century. She was genuinely frustrated by the sad state of ...
Although Abigail never established a record of advocating for women's inclusion in the political process, she demonstrated an unusual gender awareness for the eighteenth century. She was genuinely frustrated by the sad state of ...
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I never wanted your advice and assistance more in my life” (Gelles 1999, 13). For her position as first lady, Abigail followed the tone set by Martha Washington. She entertained in a gracious manner, but did not indulge in the lavish ...
I never wanted your advice and assistance more in my life” (Gelles 1999, 13). For her position as first lady, Abigail followed the tone set by Martha Washington. She entertained in a gracious manner, but did not indulge in the lavish ...
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How many women were alcoholics in early America will never be known. Only infrequent references to women being prosecuted for public drunkenness or domestic squabbles cast light on what was probably a much more widespread problem.
How many women were alcoholics in early America will never be known. Only infrequent references to women being prosecuted for public drunkenness or domestic squabbles cast light on what was probably a much more widespread problem.
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Contenido
I | 195 |
J | 217 |
K | 223 |
L | 227 |
M | 243 |
N | 289 |
O | 293 |
Appendix I Household Chores Common to Early American Women | 435 |
Appendix II Documents | 441 |
Bibliography | 455 |
Index | 471 |
About the Author | 495 |
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Women in Early America: Struggle, Survival, and Freedom in a New World Dorothy A. Mays Vista de fragmentos - 2004 |
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Página 261 - ... herself wholly to reading and writing, and had written many books. Her husband, being very loving and tender of her, was loath to grieve her; but he saw his error, when it was too late. For if she had attended her household affairs, and such things as belong to women, and not gone out of her way and calling to meddle in such things as are proper for men, whose minds are stronger, etc., she had kept her wits, and might have improved them usefully and honorably in the place God had set her.
Página 3 - I long to hear that you have declared an independency — and by the way, in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make, I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors.
Página 166 - I happened soon after to attend one of his sermons, in the course of which I perceived he intended to finish with a collection, and I silently resolved he should get nothing from me. I had in my pocket a handful of copper money, three or four silver dollars, and five pistoles in gold ; as he proceeded I began to soften, and concluded to give the copper.
Página 3 - I long to hear that you have declared an independancy — and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could.
Página 10 - It seems to be a bait, the devil lays to make men loose their precious time: I remember with shame, how formerly, when I had taken two or three pipes, I was presently ready for another, such a bewitching thing it is...
Página 91 - By marriage the husband and wife are one person in law ; that is the very being or legal existence of the woman is suspended during the marriage, or at least is incorporated and consolidated into that of the husband ; under whose wing, protection, and cover, she performs everything...
Página 53 - ... surely we. If ever man were lov'd by wife, then thee; If ever wife was happy in a man, Compare with me ye women if you can. I prize thy love more than whole Mines of gold, Or all the riches that the East doth hold. My love is such that Rivers cannot quench, Nor ought but love from thee, give recompence.
Página 335 - Thus the Lord made that pleasant refreshing, which another time would have been an abomination. Then I went home to my mistress's wigwam; and they told me I disgraced my master with begging, and if I did so any more, they would knock me...
Referencias a este libro
American Indian Chronology: Chronologies of the American Mosaic Phillip M. White Vista de fragmentos - 2006 |
Información bibliográfica
| Título | Women in Early America: Struggle, Survival, and Freedom in a New World |
| Autor | Dorothy A. Mays |
| Edición | ilustrada, comentada |
| Editor | ABC-CLIO, 2004 |
| ISBN | 1851094296, 9781851094295 |
| Largo | 495 páginas |
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