Colonial and 18th Century American Life

 Advances and Innovations in American Daily Life, 1600s-1930s by Ernie Gross

This reference book is divided into these sections: Agriculture, Art and music,
Business and finance, Clothing, Communications, Education, Energy,
Entertainment, Food and drink, Health, Labor, Law, Manufacturing, Public service,
Religion, Science, Shelter and domestic furnishing, Social welfare, Sports, and
Transportation.

 Encyclopedia of the North American Colonies by William J. Eccles (Editor);

Jacob E. Cooke (Editor)

This groundbreaking compendium covers the colonial experience from the 11th-
century Norse settlers in Newfoundland to the Spanish in New Mexico and the
Russians in 1850s Alaska. Articles speak to the daily circumstances, historical
events and prevailing climates of thought that gave shape and purpose to people's
lives during the centuries of imperial expansion and settlement.

 Events That Changed America in the Eighteenth Century by John E. Findling;

Frank W. Thackeray

Designed to help students better understand the vitally important historical events
of 18th century American history, this volume in the acclaimed series presents 10
major events in separate chapters. From the Great Awakening early in the century
to Jefferson's Revolution of 1800, each chapter goes beyond the traditional
textbook treatment of history by considering the immediate and far-reaching
ramifications of each event.

 Events That Changed America Through the Seventeenth Century by John E.

Findling; Frank W. Thackeray

From the settlement of the earliest peoples in the Americas to the close of the
seventeenth century, enormous changes took place in what was to become the
continental United States. To help students understand this sweep of history, this
unique resource provides detailed description and expert analysis of the ten most
important events through the seventeenth century: First Encounters, c. 40,000
BCE - 1492 AD; The Expedition of Coronado, 1540-1542; The Founding of St.
Augustine, 1565; Early English Colonization Efforts, c. 1584-1630; Early European-
Native American Encounters, 1607-1637; The Introduction of Slavery into America,
1619; The Surrender of New Amsterdam, 1664; King Philip's War, 1675-1676; The
Glorious Revolution in America, 1688-1689; and The Salem Witch Trials, 1692.

 Colonial America to 1763 by Thomas L. Purvis; Richard Balkin (Editor)

 From the first European explorations of the Americas to the coming of age of
American cities in the 18th century, this volume vividly portrays the realities of daily
life for those who came to the New World in search of a better life and settled a
vast continent. The book provides unparalleled coverage of the economy, politics,
culture, society, art, and other elements that defined colonial life. Brief sketches
and extended essays on a wide range of topics are used as appropriate to place
quantitative data into perspective. Topics covered include: The harsh weather
extremes that tested the endurance of the earliest European settlers The impact of
the Europeans' arrival on Native American populations and cultures Colonization
and regional settlement patterns, including the first permanent English settlement
in America founded at Jamestown in 1607 The Mayflower Compact of 1607 and
the establishment of a legal basis for a civil society The arrival of African
Americans in Anglo-America Witchcraft in the 17th century, including the witchcraft
craze in Salem Village Prominent and representative Americans of the period, such
as Pocahontas, John Smith, Edward Teach (Blackbeard), and Benjamin Franklin
Education and its value to Anglo-Americans, including the founding of Harvard in
1636 Publishing and literature, including the colonies' first imprint in Cambridge,
Massachusetts in early 1639, the publication of "Poor Richard's Almanac," and
Boston's recognition as the cradle of colonial journalism The coming of age of
American cities Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Charles Town, and Newport by
the 1750s. A chronology of colonial American history through 1763 documents
significant developments as well as events related to social customs, law, and the
economy, such as the first American woman denied the right to vote (Martha Brent
of Maryland in 1647), and the earliest antismoking legislation passed by
Massachusetts Bay in 1646 (which forbade smoking in town as a fire hazard). To
enhance readers' appreciation of this period, the text includes more than 100
illustrations and maps.

 Daily Life During the American Revolution by Dorothy Denneen Volo; James M.
Volo

How did the patriot army dress themselves? What was the British soldier's food
ration and what were women's roles during the revolution? What types of weapons
did the combatants use and how large were the naval vessels of the day? This
engaging and informative resource on the social and material history of the
Revolutionary War period answers these and many other questions. Covering
more than just political ideologies and the outcomes of battles, Daily Life During
the Revolutionary War looks at the real stuff of history—people's lives and how
they lived them. Looking at the war and society from many angles, the book's 20
chapters cover such important topics as radicals, Tories, taxation, the French, the
Hessians, prisoner-of-war conditions, fashion, leisure time activities, and war on
the frontier, among others. Also included are more than 35 photographs and
illustrations, and over a dozen charts. This behind-the-scenes look at history
presents a fascinating picture of everyday life deeply affected by the spirit of '76.

 Daily Life in the Early American Republic, 1790-1820 by David S. Heidler;

Jeanne T. Heidler
 In the early years of the American Republic the political ideals of the Revolution
had pervaded the daily lives of Americans, affirming and transforming the country
and its people in the process. Rapid developments in agriculture, encouraged by a
strong sense of dignity in work and a bold new spirit of ingenuity sharply reduced
the percentage of people who made their living in the fields; the tone of religious
tolerance taken up by the founders manifested itself in a fervent yet diverse
spiritual community; working and educated citizens alike attended intellectual
lectures together in an effort to become responsible and informed citizens; and the
family dynamic underwent a profound transformation, especially as it involved
children, at the hands of a new democratic idealism. David and Jeanne Heidler
discuss the people who lived during this critical time, and uncover the essential and
unexpected realities of ordinary life in the early American republic. Included are
sections on agriculture; rituals of life, love, and death; employment and the
economy; leisure; religion; life beyond the mainstream; and life in the military. This
volume is ideal for school and college students, as well as anyone interested in
examining the prosaic realities underpinning the lives of the people of the time. A
chronology of the time period, maps, illustrations, a bibliography and an index are
also included.

 History of American costume, 1607-1870 by McClellan, Elisabeth

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