A social history of the American colonial period with a focus on the daily lives of women, including European immigrants, Native Americans, and slaves.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
The natural inhabitants -- In this new discovered Virginia -- Goodwives to New England -- Weary, weary, weary, o -- Up to their elbows in housewifery -- Daughters of Eve -- A changing world -- Colonial women's clothing -- Selected bibliography -- Further reading and websites -- Index.