Maids And Matrons Of New France (1901)

By Mary Sifton Pepper

Book Overview

Maids and Matrons of New France is a historical book written by Mary Sifton Pepper and published in 1901. The book explores the lives of women in New France during the 17th and 18th centuries, focusing on their roles as maids and matrons. Pepper provides a detailed account of the daily lives, customs, and traditions of these women, highlighting their contributions to the development of early Canadian society. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of life for women in New France, including marriage, motherhood, education, and religion. Pepper draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this fascinating period in Canadian history. Overall, Maids and Matrons of New France is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's lives in early Canada.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164071653
• ISBN13: 9781164071655
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"