In early nineteenth-century Pennsylvania widows comprised 10 per cent of the female population. Most never remarried. This title traces the experiences of widows in a society that imposed an ideology of proper female behavior. It challenges the common portrayal of widows as helpless women, unable to fend for themselves or their families.
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In early nineteenth-century Pennsylvania widows comprised 10 per cent of the female population. Most never remarried. This title traces the experiences of widows in a society that imposed an ideology of proper female behavior. It challenges the common portrayal of widows as helpless women, unable to fend for themselves or their families.
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First Edition; Octavo; VG hardback with VG DJ; Black spine with white text; DJ has light shelfwear/edgewear; Boards have light shelfwear/cornerwear, otherwise boards strong; Page 146 is slightly separated from binding, otherwise binding strong; Small black mark to page 15, slight crease and erased pencil markings to top left corner of page 166, otherwise text clean; pp 217. 1345000. FP New Rockville Stock.
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This item is fairly worn, but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn corners, bends, tears, small stains, and partial water damage. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing, if applicable. Pages may include excessive notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
