"[A collection of thirteen stories recounting] the roles, hardships, and daily lives of Native American, European, and African women in 17th- and 18th-century colonial America."--Provided by publisher.

"Parts of this book were originally published as 'Good Women of a Well-Blessed Land, Women's Lives in Colonial America' (Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publishing, 2003). It has been substantially revised, updated, and expanded"--T.p. verso.

The natural inhabitants -- In this new discovered Virginia -- Goodwives to New England -- Weary, weary, weary O -- Up to their elbows in housewifery -- Daughters of Eve -- A changing world -- A tapestry of lives.