Woman's Life in Colonial Days by Carl Holliday

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Author Holliday, Carl, 1879-1936
Title Woman's Life in Colonial Days
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Summary "Woman's Life in Colonial Days" by Carl Holliday is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives, thoughts, and experiences of women during the colonial period in America, examining their strengths, challenges, and contributions to society. Through the analysis of writings from that era, Holliday aims to dispel common misconceptions about colonial women, showing them as complex individuals capable of love, ambition, and resilience. At the start of the text, the author outlines his intentions for the study, focusing on the unsung stories and perspectives of colonial women. He introduces the harsh realities they faced, such as famine and illness, alongside their spiritual resilience and support for one another. Holliday sets the tone by emphasizing the importance of understanding these women's experiences to contextualize the evolution of American womanhood, suggesting that these historical insights will illuminate contemporary issues and attitudes. This opening portion lays a foundation for a deeper exploration of how religion, societal roles, and personal agency shaped the lives of colonial women. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775)
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775
Subject Women -- United States -- History
Subject Women -- United States -- Social conditions
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EBook-No. 15488
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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