Publisher's Synopsis
Biographies of Good Wives, written by Lydia Maria Child and originally published in 1850, is a collection of biographical sketches of notable women throughout history, focusing on their roles as wives and mothers. The book includes profiles of women such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, and Mary Lyon, as well as lesser-known figures such as Elizabeth Fry and Sarah Martin. Child's writing style is both informative and engaging, presenting each woman's life story in a way that is accessible to readers of all ages. In addition to providing insight into the lives of these remarkable women, Biographies of Good Wives also sheds light on the social and cultural norms of the time period in which they lived. Overall, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women who made significant contributions to their families, communities, and the world at large.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.