This enthralling work of scholarship strips away abstractions to reveal the hidden--and not always stoic--face of the "goodwives" of colonial America. In these pages we encounter the awesome burdens--and the considerable power--of a New England housewife's domestic life and witness her occasional forays into the world of men. We see her borrowing from her neighbors; loving her husband; raising--and; all too often; mourning--her children; and even attaining fame as a heroine of frontier conflicts or notoriety as a murderess. Painstakingly researched; lively with scandal and homely detail; Good Wives is history at its best.
#4350 in Books Pantheon 1996-11-19 1996-11-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.42 x 1.17 x 6.73l; 1.90 #File Name: 0679406417295 pagesPantheon Books
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557 of 563 people found the following review helpful. Hardcover Includes Parts I and IIBy Jay BeeBrowsing through the reviews and comments about Maus; I saw that there was some question as to whether the hardcover edition comprised Parts I and II. This is understandable because the product is listed in as "The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale (No 1);" which seems contradictory.When I was considering purchasing it; I looked at the number of pages that were listed for the edition and guessed that it included both parts of the story. So I bought it; it arrived fine; and I am now writing to confirm that yes; this edition includes I and II. should look into this and remove the "(No 1)" from the listing's title.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Must read! Important history.By Laura D.Everyone needs to know this history so that it’s not repeated. Presented well; and well-written and illustrated. The companion book is also excellent.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. and wasn't sure if I would like it. It ended up being the most interesting ...By UserHad to read this for a class; and wasn't sure if I would like it. It ended up being the most interesting read of the class.
