Dames and Daughters of Colonial Days - Hardcover

by Geraldine Brooks (Author)

Dames and Daughters of Colonial Days is a historical non-fiction book written by Geraldine Brooks. The book provides an in-depth look at the lives of women in colonial America, from the early settlers to the Revolutionary War. Brooks explores the roles and experiences of women in various aspects of colonial life, including marriage, motherhood, work, and politics.The book is divided into chapters that focus on individual women or groups of women, such as Anne Bradstreet, the first published poet in America, and Mary Rowlandson, who was captured by Native Americans during King Philip's War. Brooks also examines the lives of women who were not as well-known, such as indentured servants and enslaved women.Throughout the book, Brooks provides historical context and analysis, drawing on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and court records. She also includes illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the world of colonial women.Dames and Daughters of Colonial Days offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women in early America and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs they faced. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in women's history or colonial America.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.