Child Life in Colonial Days

""Child Life in Colonial Days"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Alice Morse Earle. The book explores the daily lives of children in colonial America, from the 16th to the 18th century. Earle delves into the various aspects of children's lives, including their education, clothing, toys, games, and social customs. She also examines the roles of parents, caregivers, and the community in raising children during this time period. Through her vivid descriptions and extensive research, Earle paints a detailed picture of what it was like to grow up in colonial America. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the past and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, childhood, or social customs.1899. Written by the author of Home Life in Colonial Days and other domestic and social histories of olden times with many illustrations from photographs. Contents: Babyhood; Children's Dress; Schools and School Life; Women Teachers and Girl Scholars; Hornbook and Primer; School-books; Penmanship and Letters; Diaries and Commonplace Books; Childish Precocity; Oldtime Discipline; Manners and Courtesy; Religious Thought and Training; Religious Books; Story and Picture Books; Children's Diligence; Needlecraft and Decorative Arts; Games and Pastimes; Children's Toys; and Flower Lore of Children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.