Home Life in Colonial Days

Name: Home Life in Colonial Days
Author: Alice Morse Earle

By Alice Morse Earle

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A detailed survey of everyday domestic life in colonial America that examines dwellings, household routines, clothing, food, and cottage industries. It describes shelter types from temporary dugouts and bark wigwams to log cabins; kitchen routine, meal service, and food procured from forests, fields, and the sea; cultivation and processing of flax and wool, spinning and hand-weaving; girls' occupations, dress, small tool-based industries, travel and tavern life, religious observance on Sundays, neighborly customs, and flower gardening. The narrative emphasizes material culture, household implements, and the specialized vocabulary and practices of routine domestic arts.

About the Author

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.