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Hands and Hearts: A History of Courtship in America by Ellen K. Rothman offers a detailed examination of romantic relationships from 1770 to 1920. Drawing on personal diaries and correspondence, this Harvard University Press publication explores the evolution of courtship, marriage, and sexual expressiveness through the lens of those who lived it. The text provides a scholarly yet engaging look at how social expectations and personal desires shaped American intimacy over a century and a half. Good condition but some slight moisture damage / staining shown in photos. Author: Ellen K. Rothman Publisher: Harvard University Press Format: Paperback Subject: American History / Sociology Topic: Courtship and Marriage Language: English Publication Year: 1984 ISBN: 0-674-37160-7 Cover Art: Joyce C. Weston Illustration: Old Sturbridge Village Origin: Cambridge, Massachusetts Pages: 370+ Americana, Social History, Victorian Era, Colonial History, Gender Studies, Genealogy, Academic, Non-Fiction, Vintage Book, 18th Century, 19th Century, Romance History