"The Age of Homespun: Objects and Stories in the Creation of an American Myth" by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich offers a captivating exploration of early American women's lives and experiences through the lens of the objects they crafted and utilized in their daily routines. Through extensive research and captivating storytelling, Ulrich...
"Good Wives" by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich offers a captivating and insightful exploration of the lives of colonial American women. Ulrich, a renowned historian, skillfully paints a vivid portrait of the challenges and experiences faced by women in the 18th and 19th centuries. Drawing on diaries, letters, and other primary sources,...
"A Midwife's Tale" by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich is an extraordinary and extensively-researched book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a rural midwife in eighteenth-century America. By delving into the detailed diary of Martha Ballard, Ulrich expertly analyzes and interprets the entries to construct a vivid picture of...