Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Tables ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Introduction 1
6. 1. A “Disobedient, Clamorous” Wife 12
7. 2. “A Trifling Sum” 31
8. 3. “The Duties of a Wife” 47
9. 4. “The Wicked Agency of Others” 67
10. 5. “Having Confidence in Her Own Abilities” 86
11. 6. “Free and Clear from All Claims” 102
12. Afterword 116
13. Notes 121
14. Select Bibliography 151
15. Index 163
16. About the Author 171