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""Maternity: Letters from Working-Women"" offers a poignant and revealing glimpse into the lives of 19th-century women in Great Britain. This collection of personal letters provides a rare firsthand account of motherhood, maternal and infant welfare, and the challenges faced by working women during a transformative period of social history. Explore the realities of pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children amidst the backdrop of industrializing Britain. These intimate letters offer invaluable insights into the social and economic conditions that shaped women's experiences. Discover the hopes, fears, and resilience of mothers navigating the complexities of family and work. ""Maternity"" is a powerful testament to the enduring importance of motherhood and a vital resource for anyone interested in women's studies, social history, and the history of family and relationships. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the voices of the past, offering a timeless perspective on the universal themes of motherhood and the lives of working women. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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