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"Home Life in Colonial Days" from Alice Morse Earle. American historian and author (1851-1911).

When the first settlers landed on American shores, the difficulties in finding or making shelter must have seemed ironical as well as almost unbearable. The colonists found a land magnificent with forest trees of every size and variety, but they had no sawmills, and few saws... Read Full Overview

Written in 1898, Home Life is a comprehensive account of the daily life & customs of the people of pre-Revolutionary America. Travel, meals, modes of dress, flower gardening, industry, social customs, & much more are described.

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""Home Life in Colonial Days"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Alice Morse Earle that explores the daily life of colonial families in America during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of the various aspects of colonial life, including... Read Full Overview

Home Life in Colonial Days by Alice Morse Earle is a fascinating exploration of daily life in colonial America. The book provides a detailed account of the customs, traditions, and domestic habits of the early settlers, from the Puritans to the Quakers. Earle's vivid descriptions... Read Full Overview