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A midwife's tale
the life of Martha Ballard, based on her diary, 1785-1812
By Ulrich, Laurel
- ISBN
- 978-0-39456-844-7
- Publisher
- New York : Knopf : 1990.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on March 15, 1990
This book is a model of social history at its best. An exegesis of Ballard's diary, it recounts the life and times of this obscure Maine housewife and midwife. Using passages from the diary as a starting point for each chapter division, Ulrich, a professor...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
