A Difference of Opinion (Classic Reprint): Concerning the Reasons Why Katharine Winthrop Refused to Marry Chief Justice Sewall - Couverture souple
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A measured look at love, money, and reputation in colonial Boston. This nonfiction work analyzes Katharine Winthrop’s refusal to marry Chief Justice Sewall, and what that choice reveals about social expectations and personal agency in the early 1700s.
The author draws on diaries, letters, and marriage settlements to illuminate a marriage saga that centers on dignity, prudence, and household matters. The narrative stays focused on the premise, avoiding sensationalism while offering context about family ties, finances, and the era’s marriage norms.
- Explores the social pressures that shaped choices around marriage in the era
- Illuminates how documents like diaries and letters illuminate private motives
- Shows how bargaining over property and appearance influenced decisions
- Offers a detailed look at the characters and relationships involved
Ideal for readers interested in biography, family history, and the social history of early America.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life of Chief Justice Samuel Sewall and his unsuccessful attempt to marry Katharine Winthrop, a wealthy widow, in the 18th century. The author presents Sewall's account of the courtship from his published diary entries, revealing his motivations and disappointments. The book also challenges the author's portrayal of Katharine Winthrop as a worldly woman, presenting evidence from her letters and marriage settlements to suggest a more nuanced and charitable interpretation of her character. Through this examination, the book provides insights into the social customs, gender roles, and class dynamics of the Puritan era in New England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332618866_0
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A Difference of Opinion Concerning the Reasons Why Katharine Winthrop Refused to Marry Chief Justice Sewall Classic Reprint
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A Difference of Opinion Concerning the Reasons Why Katharine Winthrop Refused to Marry Chief Justice Sewall Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332618866
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