Alice Morse Earle

Home Life in Colonial Days (eBook, ePUB)

Insightful Look into Colonial American Daily Life

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Alice Morse Earle'Äôs "Home Life in Colonial Days" serves as a rich tapestry that intricately weaves together the daily experiences and domestic practices of American life from the 1600s to the mid-1700s. Employing a vivid and engaging narrative style, Earle meticulously captures the minutiae of household routines, social customs, and the material culture emblematic of colonial America. Enhanced by her extensive research and the inclusion of period illustrations, the book transcends mere historical documentation, providing a vibrant portrayal of early American society within its broader literary context of cultural nostalgia and revivalism prevalent during the turn of the 20th century. Earle, a notable American historian and early feminist, was influenced by her passion for genealogy and a keen interest in the American past. Her numerous works focus on domestic history, emphasizing the roles of women in shaping the home and family life, making her uniquely qualified to explore the intricacies of colonial living. Earle's own experiences and her desire to uncover the lives of early Americans led her to write this seminal text that has informed studies in both domestic and social history thus enriching our understanding of the period. This insightful volume is essential for scholars of early American history, cultural studies enthusiasts, and anyone with a penchant for history's intimate details. Earle's detailed observations provide a compelling picture of colonial life that resonates with contemporary discussions of domesticity, making it a timeless read for those who wish to delve into the roots of American society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 315
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664641076
• Artikelnr.: 58435649

Autorenporträt

Alice Morse Earle (April 27, 1851 February 16, 1911) was a Worcester, Massachusetts-born American historian and author. Her parents, Edwin Morse and Abby Mason Clary, named her Mary Alice. She married Henry Earle of New York City on April 15, 1874, and they had four children, including the botanical illustrator Alice Clary Earle Hyde. Her name was altered from Mary Alice Morse to Alice Morse Earle. Beginning in 1890, her publications focused on little sociological aspects rather than large issues, making them essential to current social historians. She published several novels about colonial America (particularly the New England region), including Curious Punishments of Bygone Days.