Child Life in Colonial Times

Klappentext A pioneering historian chronicles the everyday details of growing up in Colonial America in this engaging classic. Meticulously researched, it paints a vivid picture of infancy, toys, schooling, and more. 128 illustrations. Inhaltsverzeichnis I. BabyhoodII. Children's DressIII. Schools and School LifeIV. Women Teachers and Girl Scholars V. Hornbook and Primer VI. School-booksVII. Penmanship and Letters VIII. Diaries and Commonplace BooksIX. Childish Precocity X. Oldtime Discipline XI. Manners and Courtesy XII. Religious Thought and Training XIII. Religious Books XIV. Story and Picture Books XV. Children's Diligence XVI. Needlecraft and Decorative Arts XVII. Games and PastimesXVIII. Children's ToysXIX. Flower Lore of Children

Product details

• Authors: Alice Morse Earle
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.12.2009
• EAN: 9780486471914
• ISBN: 978-0-486-47191-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Dover Books on Americana; Dover Books on Americana
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous