Arcadia Public Library

Discusses why people settled in the American colonies and describes aspects of their daily lives, including homes, clothing, food, work, school, and amusements.

Describes the training and work of such craftspeople as carpenters, masons, silversmiths, wigmakers, and leatherworkers living in the American colonies.

Describes the daily life and important events in the American colonies during the time of British rule.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in the American colonies, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, and notable personalities.

Discusses the importance of wood in colonial times, describing how trees were cut down and made into lumber and the training of apprentice carpenters, cabinetmakers, coopers, and wheelwrights.

"Explore the life of a colonial farmer and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes disgusting details about daily life in the American Colonies, including housing, food, and sanitation"--Provided by publisher.

A look at what kinds of clothing people in colonial America wore.