The Free Women of Petersburg: Status and Culture in a Southern Town, 1784-1860
Suzanne Lebsock explores the status and culture of free women in Petersburg, a Southern town, from 1784 to 1860. Centered on a defined place and period, this work offers a focused contribution to women’s history, social history, and the study of the American South.
About This Book
Suzanne Lebsock’s study focuses on free women in Petersburg, a Southern town, during the years 1784 to 1860.
The book examines their status and culture within a specific community and historical period.
It offers a focused work of social and women’s history centered on life in the American South.
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