Digitized Diary of a Midwife

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Martha Ballard never would have guessed that the diary she faithfully kept from 1785-1812 would make her famous two centuries later. The books and film based on her writings would have been a surprise, sure, but the latest adaptation would have sent her reeling. The whole world can now read&#151and learn from&#151Ballard’s diary on the View Website VIP Subscription

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