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The Most Industrious Sex: John Lawson's Carolina Women Domesticate the Land

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21763
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Abstract:
This article examines how explorer and naturalist John Lawson wrote about women as he was exploring North Carolina during the 18th century. Lawson commented on the role of both Native American and white women during this period, promoting the industriousness of white women.
Source:
North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 88 Issue 3, July 2011, p280-297 , il, por, f