A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary 1785-1812
By Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Published By Vintage Books
Year Published 1990
Book format - Soft cover
Summary
This book is a Pulitzer Prize winner and draws on the diaries of one woman in 18th century Maine. The reader is treated to a peek at life in Hallowell Maine from 1785-1812. The author narrates the use of herbal remedies and other resources in everyday life. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in early American history, especially as pertains to women and their lives during that eventful time.
Notes - slight wear and tear on cover and slight foxing on pages.
By Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Published By Vintage Books
Year Published 1990
Book format - Soft cover
Summary
This book is a Pulitzer Prize winner and draws on the diaries of one woman in 18th century Maine. The reader is treated to a peek at life in Hallowell Maine from 1785-1812. The author narrates the use of herbal remedies and other resources in everyday life. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in early American history, especially as pertains to women and their lives during that eventful time.
Notes - slight wear and tear on cover and slight foxing on pages.
By Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Published By Vintage Books
Year Published 1990
Book format - Soft cover
Summary
This book is a Pulitzer Prize winner and draws on the diaries of one woman in 18th century Maine. The reader is treated to a peek at life in Hallowell Maine from 1785-1812. The author narrates the use of herbal remedies and other resources in everyday life. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in early American history, especially as pertains to women and their lives during that eventful time.
Notes - slight wear and tear on cover and slight foxing on pages.
