Colonial dames and good wives

Name: Colonial dames and good wives
Author: Alice Morse Earle

By Alice Morse Earle

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A study of women in early colonial society that examines their domestic duties, marriage customs, and household economies alongside their social manners and pastimes. The author draws on anecdote and records to portray widows, industrious housewives, outspoken or unconventional female figures, and women who engaged in business or political causes. Chapters survey fashions, accomplishments, fireside industries, and neighborhood life, and they consider how family formation, public service, and informal power shaped daily experience and community identity in the colonial era.

About the Author

Alice Morse Earle

Alice Morse Earle was an American author and historian known for her detailed explorations of early American life and customs. Her works often focus on the colonial period, providing insights into the daily lives, traditions, and social practices of the time. Notable titles include "Child Life in Colonial Days," which captures the experiences of children in early America, and "Customs and Fashions in Old New England," which examines the cultural practices of the region. Earle's writing is characterized by a blend of narrative and historical analysis, making her contributions significant to the understanding of American heritage.