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Child Life in Colonial Days

By Alice Morse Earle
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A social history of childhood in colonial America that surveys daily experiences, dress, schooling, religious instruction, discipline, leisure, and domestic skills. The author compiles evidence from letters, diaries, portraits, and household artifacts to reconstruct babyhood, clothing, early education (hornbooks, primers, penmanship), teachers and schoolhouses, and children's books and pastimes. Separate chapters examine needlework and decorative crafts, toys and games, manners, and the role of religion in upbringing. Frequent comparisons with contemporary English practices and numerous illustrations and reproduced documents illuminate material culture and family attitudes toward children.

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Alice Morse Earle

Alice Morse Earle was an American author and historian known for her detailed explorations of early American life and customs. Her works often focus on the colonial period, providing insights into the daily lives, traditions, and social practices of the time. Notable titles include "Child Life in Colonial Days," which captures the experiences of children in early America, and "Customs and Fashions in Old New England," which examines the cultural practices of the region. Earle's writing is characterized by a blend of narrative and historical analysis, making her contributions significant to the understanding of American heritage.

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