The Salt-Box House

The Salt-Box House: Eighteenth Century Life In A New England Hill Town is a book written by Jane De Forest Shelton. The book is a detailed account of life in an 18th-century New England hill town, focusing on the salt-box house and its inhabitants. The salt-box house was a common type of house in New England during this time period, characterized by its steeply sloping roof and asymmetrical shape. Shelton provides an in-depth look at the daily lives of the people who lived in these houses, including their work, social customs, and religious beliefs. She also explores the architecture and design of the salt-box house, as well as the materials used to build it. The book is filled with illustrations and photographs, providing a visual representation of the salt-box house and the people who lived in it. Shelton's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all levels. Overall, The Salt-Box House: Eighteenth Century Life In A New England Hill Town is a fascinating look at a bygone era, providing insight into the lives of ordinary people in colonial America.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.