A Difference of Opinion (Classic Reprint): Concerning the Reasons Why Katharine Winthrop Refused to Marry Chief Justice Sewall: Concerning the Reasons ... Marry Chief Justice Sewall (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book explores the life of Chief Justice Samuel Sewall and his unsuccessful attempt to marry Katharine Winthrop, a wealthy widow, in the 18th century. The author presents Sewall's account of the courtship from his published diary entries, revealing his motivations and disappointments. The book also challenges the author's portrayal of Katharine Winthrop as a worldly woman, presenting evidence from her letters and marriage settlements to suggest a more nuanced and charitable interpretation of her character. Through this examination, the book provides insights into the social customs, gender roles, and class dynamics of the Puritan era in New England.

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