The Cultural Life Of The American Colonies

Sweeping survey of 150 years of colonial history (1607–1763) offers authoritative views on agrarian society and leadership, non-English influences, religion, education, literature, music, architecture, and much more. 33 black-and-white illustrations.

This book provides a lively and engaging account of daily life in the American colonies during the 18th century. Gertrude Lincoln Stone, a historian and educator who specialized in colonial history, draws on a wide range of primary sources to describe the customs, habits, and social norms of colonial society. From the agricultural practices of New England farmers to the leisure activities of southern planters, this book offers a rich and informative picture of colonial life and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.