Examines in detail the topics of architecture, clothing, marriage, family life, economy, arts, and government for each region of colonial America.

"In this clearly written volume, Hawke provides enlightening and colorful descriptions of early Colonial Americans and debunks many widely held assumptions abou

Provides period information on clothes and accessories, food, architecture, medicine, education, communications, crime, and money.

Describes the industries, schools, society, culture, and growth of the coastal settlements during the colonial period.

Provides information about many aspects of everyday life in the 1800s, covering speech and slang, transportation, household goods, clothing, occupations, money,