The Disquieting Death of Emma Gill
Abortion, Death, and Concealment in Victorian New England
by Marcia Biederman
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Pub Date Jan 23 2024 | Archive Date Dec 15 2023
Independent Publishers Group | Chicago Review Press
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Description
In 1898, a group of schoolboys in Bridgeport, Connecticut discovered gruesome packages under a bridge holding the dismembered remains of a young woman.
Finding that the dead woman had just undergone an abortion, prosecutors raced to establish her identity and fix blame for her death. Suspicion fell on Nancy Guilford, half of a married pair of “doctors” well known to police throughout New England.
A fascinated public followed the suspect’s flight from justice, as many rooted for the fugitive. The Disquieting Death of Emma Gill takes a close look not only at the Guilfords, but also at the cultural shifts and social compacts that allowed their practice to flourish while abortion was both illegal and unregulated.
Focusing on the women at the heart of the story—both victim and perpetrator—Biederman reexamines this slice of history through a feminist lens and reminds us of the very real lives at stake when a woman's body and choices are controlled by others.
Advance Praise
"...this timely, detailed work contributes to the history of women’s reproductive rights. It is sure to find an enthusiastic audience." — Booklist
"...this timely, detailed work contributes to the history of women’s reproductive rights. It is sure to find an enthusiastic audience." — Booklist
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781641608565 |
| PRICE | $28.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 288 |
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