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

Good Wives: The Hidden Faces of Women in Colonial New England is a groundbreaking work of scholarship that strips away the abstractions to reveal the real, complex lives of women in colonial America.

Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, author Laurel Thatcher Ulrich brings these forgotten women to life, shedding light on their daily struggles, triumphs, and tragedies.

From raising children to borrowing from neighbors, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the domestic lives of New England's "goodwives." With its lively prose and scandalous details, Good Wives is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, gender studies, or simply understanding the lives of women in the past.