First published in America in 1847, but written in 1687 by the Archbishop Henson of Priggery, Gascony, The Education of a Daughter is a spirited how-to book for the parents of young children. It is filled with sound wisdom on the ample subject of rearing both daughters and sons. Sprinkled with proverbs, hints and maxims, and the Archbishop's insights into the psychology of a young mind. ...

A volume in the Original Narratives of Early American History series. These narratives of witchcraft are no fairy tales. Weird as they seem to us, they were the most intense of realities to thousands of men and women in 17th century America. They were the bulletins of a war more actual, more cruel, more momentous, than any fray of flesh and blood. To those enlisted in this war in the age-long war of Heaven with Hell, they were instruction, ...

In this original study, John Oliphant emphasizes the central role of individuals in shaping the course of relations between colonists and Indians during the Anglo-Cherokee War of 1759-61. Oliphant argues that in a world where four colonial governments, an overburdened Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and the increasingly important military commanders all competed for a share of southern Indian relations, determined individuals could -- and did ...

Volume 6 of 50. The Chronicles of America Series is dedicated to presenting the main facts surrounding American history and the interesting historical stories behind civilization in America. In the present work, Fathers of New England contains a chronicle of the Puritan Commonwealths. ...

Volume 8 of 50. The Chronicles of America Series is dedicated to presenting the main facts surrounding American history and the interesting historical stories behind civilization in America. In the present work, the Quaker Colonies contains a chronicle of the proprietors of the Delaware. This treatise discusses the birth of Pennsylvania, the beginnings of New Jersey and little Delaware. ...

Volume 4 of 50. The Chronicles of America Series is dedicated to presenting the main facts surrounding American history and the interesting historical stories behind civilization in America. In the present work, Crusaders of New France is a chronicle of the fleur-de-lis in the wilderness. ...

This book brings a variety of fresh perspectives to bear on the diverse people and settlements of the eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century southern backcountry. Reflecting the growth of interdisciplinary studies in addressing the backcountry, the volume specifically points to the use of history, archaeology, geography, and material culture studies in examining communities on the southern frontier. Through a series of case studies and ...

In this book, Bruce Daniels reappraises the accuracy of the old grim portrait of the Puritan character, by examining leisure and recreation in Colonial and Revolutionary New England. ...

In Palatines, Liberty, and Property A. G. Roeber explains why so many Germans, when they faced critical choices in 1776, became active supporters of the patriot cause. Employing a variety of German-language sources and and following all the major German migration streams, Roeber explores German conceptions of personal and public property in the context of cultural and religious beliefs, village life, and family concerns. ...

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 ...