Religion and Domestic Violence in Early New England: The Memoirs of Abigail Abbot BaileyThis is an amazing study, a memoir which provides insight into family abuse in 18th century America. . . . a significant volume which enhances our knowledge of social and religious life in New England. It is also a moving contribution to the literature of spirituality. Review and Expositor Students of American culture are indebted to Ann Taves for editing this fascinating and revealing document and for providing it with full annotation and an