Home Life in Colonial Days (eBook)

Alice Morse Earle (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
315 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654717144-7 (EAN)

Infos

Alice Morse Earle's 'Home Life in Colonial Days' provides an insightful look into the daily lives of early American colonists, exploring their customs, rituals, and domestic responsibilities. Written in a detailed and engaging manner, the book offers a vivid portrait of colonial home life, from cooking and cleaning to child-rearing and entertainment. Earle's meticulous research and descriptive prose transport the reader back to a bygone era, shedding light on the challenges and joys of everyday existence in colonial America. This narrative style reflects the author's passion for history and dedication to preserving the past for future generations. Alice Morse Earle, a renowned historian and prolific writer, was deeply fascinated by the colonial period and sought to capture the essence of everyday life through her research and writings. Her expertise in the field of early American history is evident in 'Home Life in Colonial Days,' making it a valuable resource for scholars, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the colonial experience. I highly recommend this book to readers seeking an immersive and informative exploration of colonial domestic life.

Autor

Alice Morse Earle (1851–1911) was an American historian and author, notable for her contribution to the literature preserving colonial history and domestic culture. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Earle developed a keen interest in early American social customs and daily life. In 1898, she published one of her most acclaimed works, 'Home Life in Colonial Days,' which meticulously illuminated the domestic lives of America's colonial settlers, reflecting her dedication to presenting the past with detail and reverence. Earle's literary style is characterized by a descriptive and engaging narrative, crafted to transport readers to the days she meticulously chronicled. Her works were pioneering in her approach to social history, often focusing on ordinary life, which contributed significantly to her reputation as an authentic chronicler of American heritage. Earle's bibliography encompasses over a dozen titles, each confirming her ability to blend scholarly research with a narrative accessible to a general audience. In her writing, she exhibited a commitment to presenting scholarly work in a way that remained appealing and readable to lay readers while maintaining historical accuracy and authenticity. Through her vivid accounts and personable storytelling, Earle became a respected figure in the literary community and played a formative role in documenting the subtleties of early American culture and customs.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 17th century America in literature • 18th Century Living • Alice Morse Earle books • american heritage • American history in fiction • classic Americana stories • Colonial America • Colonial America literature • Colonial Households • colonial period narratives • cultural history novels • Domestic Life • Early American History • early American society fiction • Everyday Culture • historical daily life fiction • historical non-fiction • historic domestic life storytelling • new England society • Social customs • social life and customs • To 1775 • United States