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 17th and 18th centuries. Brooks delves into the experiences of women from various backgrounds, including Native Americans, African slaves, and European settlers. Through their stories, she examines the roles and expectations placed upon women during this time period, as well as the challenges they faced in a society dominated by men. The book covers a wide range of topics, including marriage, childbirth, education, religion, and politics. Brooks uses primary sources, such as diaries, letters, and court records, to provide a detailed and engaging account of women's lives in colonial America. Dames and Daughters of Colonial Days is a fascinating read for anyone interested in women's history, colonial America, or social history in general.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.