Bibliograph

In the words of women, the Revolutionary War and the birth of the nation, 1765-1799, Louise V. North, Janet M. Wedge, and Landa M. Freeman

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In the words of women, the Revolutionary War and the birth of the nation, 1765-1799, Louise V. North, Janet M. Wedge, and Landa M. Freeman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-377) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

In the words of women

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Louise V. North, Janet M. Wedge, and Landa M. Freeman

Sub title

the Revolutionary War and the birth of the nation, 1765-1799

Summary

"In the words of women brings together the writings-letters, diaries, journals, pamphlets, poems, plays, depositions, and newspaper articles-of women who lived between 1765-1799. The writings are organized chronologically around events, battles, and developments from before the Revolution, through its prosecution and aftermath. They reflect the thoughts, observations, and experiences of women during those tumultous times, women less well known to the reading public, including patriots and loyalists; the highborn and lowly; Native Americans and blacks, both free and enslaved; the involved and observers; the young and old; and those in between. Brief narrative passages provide historical context, and information about the women as they are introduced enables readers to appreciate their relevance and significance."--Back cover

Table Of Contents

Women during the American Revolution -- Women living their lives -- Women in the emerging nation

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