Good Wives: Image and Reality in the Lives of Women in Northern New England, 1650-1750

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In Good Wives, Pulitzer Prize winner Laurel Thatcher Ulrich reconstructs the lived experiences of colonial women in Northern New England from 1650 to 1750. Moving beyond the myth of the pious, silent housewife, Ulrich uses meticulous archival research to reveal women as active participants in the religious and social life of their communities. She examines how public and private identities collided, how women navigated the rigid patriarchal structures of Puritan society, and how their writings reveal a rich inner life often erased from traditional histories.\n\nThis Pulitzer-winning work is essential reading for students and enthusiasts of early American history. Ulrich's prose is both scholarly and deeply human, bringing the voices of these women to the forefront. The EPUB edition makes this classic accessible on any device, allowing you to explore the complex intersection of faith, family, and gender in one of America's most important historical studies.

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