A Midwife's Tale

From collection Jonathan Fisher House - Reference Library Collection

A Midwife's Tale

Martha Ballard was a midwife and healer between 1785 & 1812. She kept a diary that recorded 816 births as well as her domestic life in Hallowell, Maine. The author writes about medical practices, religious squabbles and sexual mores.

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The Life of Martha Ballard Based on Her Diary 1785-1812
Book 
Soft cover in 4 colors; 444 pages