"Colonial Ladies and Good Wives" is a book written by the eminent historian Alice Morse Earle. In this study, she takes a deep dive into the everyday life of colonial American women of the 17th and 18th centuries. The author reveals to the reader the unique world of their duties, traditions, customs and role in the development of society. The book is a valuable source of knowledge about the history and culture of the period, as well as an excellent opportunity to better understand and appreciate the contribution of women to the formation of colonial America.