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

What is the theme in A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich?

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Answered by Jill W on 19 Mar 16:56

Important themes presented in Ulrich's, A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812, include male versus female, traditional healers versus medical professionals, independence, dependence, and interdependence.

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