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2. “A Trifling Sum”
Economic Support and Consumer Spending in New England Marriages
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Mary Beth Sievens
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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- List of Tables ix
- Acknowledgments xi
- Introduction 1
- 1. A “Disobedient, Clamorous” Wife 12
- 2. “A Trifling Sum” 31
- 3. “The Duties of a Wife” 47
- 4. “The Wicked Agency of Others” 67
- 5. “Having Confidence in Her Own Abilities” 86
- 6. “Free and Clear from All Claims” 102
- Afterword 116
- Notes 121
- Select Bibliography 151
- Index 163
- About the Author 171
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- List of Tables ix
- Acknowledgments xi
- Introduction 1
- 1. A “Disobedient, Clamorous” Wife 12
- 2. “A Trifling Sum” 31
- 3. “The Duties of a Wife” 47
- 4. “The Wicked Agency of Others” 67
- 5. “Having Confidence in Her Own Abilities” 86
- 6. “Free and Clear from All Claims” 102
- Afterword 116
- Notes 121
- Select Bibliography 151
- Index 163
- About the Author 171
