A House Full of Females

In this thought-provoking exploration, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich delves into the lives of first-generation Latter-day Saint women involved in plural marriage during the 19th century. Utilizing over two dozen diaries, letters, and historical artifacts, she reveals their remarkable stories as political actors who gained the right to vote in Utah a full 50 years before it was nationally recognized. This work paints a nuanced picture of their lives and challenges the conventional understanding of their "sex radicalism," emphasizing women's agency in matters of motherhood and marriage.