Synopsis "Jethro Bacon Of Sandwich: The Weaker Sex (1902) (in English)"
Jethro Bacon of Sandwich: The Weaker Sex is a book written by Frederic Jesup Stimson and published in 1902. The book is a historical novel set in the town of Sandwich, Massachusetts in the late 18th century. The story revolves around Jethro Bacon, a wealthy merchant and landowner, and his family. The title of the book refers to the prevailing belief at the time that women were the weaker sex and were not capable of making important decisions or handling business matters. Jethro Bacon's wife, Rebecca, is portrayed as a strong and intelligent woman who challenges this belief and proves herself to be an equal partner in her husband's business and personal life. The book also explores the social and political issues of the time, including the American Revolution and the tensions between the colonists and the British. Jethro Bacon is depicted as a loyalist who supports the British government, while his son, John, becomes a patriot and fights for American independence. Overall, Jethro Bacon of Sandwich: The Weaker Sex is a compelling historical novel that offers insight into the lives and struggles of people living in colonial America. It challenges traditional beliefs about gender roles and highlights the importance of strong and independent women in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
