In the midst of alarms
Subtitle: the untold story of women and the War of 1812
By: Dianne Graves ; foreword by Donald R. Hickey.
Publisher: Robin Brass Studio
Published: 2007
Place of publication: [Montreal]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 495
ISBN-13: 9781896941523
Subjects: Women -- United States -- History -- 19th century.; Women -- Canada -- History -- 19th century.; État-Unis -- Histoire -- 1812, Guerre de -- Femmes.; United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Women.; United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Participation, Female.; United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Social aspects.; Canada -- History -- War of 1812 -- Women.; Canada -- Histoire -- 1812, Guerre de -- Femmes.
Description: Examines the lives of women who experienced the War of 1812, describing early 19th century in North America: courtship, marriage, domestic life, childbirth, employment, fashion and clothing, cooking and gardening. Also chronicles lives of women whose men were in uniform.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 475-486) and index.