Trotter, Lesley
The Married Widows of Cornwall: The story of the wives 'left behind' by emigration
- ISBN 13:
- 9781999610401
- author:
- Trotter, Lesley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Humble History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 302
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Social History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Married Widows of Cornwall: A Story of Resilience and Resourcefulness In the 19th century, thousands of Cornish wives were left behind as their husbands emigrated to work overseas. These 'married widows' played a crucial role in managing family and homes, often relying on their own resources and ingenuity to cope. Lesley Trotter's groundbreaking research brings together a wealth of neglected evidence to tell the story of these remarkable women. Through a combination of census records, poor law documents, newspapers, court cases, and family histories, Trotter sheds light on the lives of these women, revealing their struggles and triumphs. From the challenges they faced in the absence of their husbands to the ways in which they navigated the limited opportunities available to them, Trotter's book offers a poignant and insightful exploration of the experiences of these women. This book adds a new dimension to our understanding of Cornwall's great emigration, and offers a valuable comparative study for those interested in the history of emigration from the British Isles and Europe in the 19th century.
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