A Midwife’s Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

A fascinating look at late 18th century life in Augusta, Maine, when it was still part of the Massachusetts colony, through the lens of one woman’s accounting of births, deaths, and illnesses attended. Takes a minute to get going, but if you like maps, terrible 18thc spelling, and gossip you’ll love what one historian has been able to unfold using primary sources.

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