A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812
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A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812

by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

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Based on Martha Ballard’s diary, this work by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich explores the life of a midwife from 1785 to 1812. It offers a detailed historical portrait shaped by Ballard’s own record and the everyday experiences preserved within it.

ISBN-13 9780679733768 ASIN 0679733760 Views 382 Publisher Vintage Year 1991 Edition Reprint Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 444 Created February 12, 2026 Updated October 23, 2026
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Laurel Thatcher Ulrich examines the life of Martha Ballard through her diary, covering the years 1785 to 1812.

The book presents a historical account centered on Ballard’s experiences and work as a midwife.

By drawing on a personal diary, it offers a close view of one woman’s life across a significant period of the past.

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