A Colonial Woman's Bookshelf

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Focusing on the intellectual life of women in British North America, this work examines the reading habits and literary interests of colonial women. Kevin J. Hayes highlights that while much research has centered on the post-revolutionary period, women were engaging with literature long before this era. He emphasizes the significance of their reading practices and presents evidence indicating that literacy rates among colonial women were higher than previously believed, enriching our understanding of their contributions to early American culture.