| Description |
xvi, 544 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Prologue: How weak? -- pt. 1: As it was--this blessed knot. A wife sought for wealth ; Affection is false ; Crown to her husband ; The pain and the peril ; Are you widows? ; Poor and atrabilious ; Unlearned virgins ; Living under obedience --Pt. 2: With the war--stronger grown. Courage above her sex ; His comrade ; A soliciting temper ; Sharing in the commonwealth ; When women preach -- pt. 3: Afterwards--a continual labour. Worldly goods ; Divorce from bed and board ; Benefiting by accomplishments ; Petticoat-authors ; Helping in God's vineyard ; The delight of business ; Wanton and free ; Actress as honey-pot ; The modest midwife -- Epilogue: How strong? |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 501-518. |
| Subject |
Women -- England -- History -- 17th century.
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| ISBN |
0394513517 |
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