Early American Life

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : United States
ISBN : WISC:89058325812

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Early American Life by Anonim Pdf

Author : Samantha Allen Wright
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781839096723

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American Life Writing and the Medical Humanities by Samantha Allen Wright Pdf

American Life Writing and the Medical Humanities: Writing Contagion bridges a gap in the market by linking the medical humanities with disability studies. It examines how Americans used life writing to record epidemic disease throughout history.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : United States
ISBN : WISC:89058325846

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Early American Life by Anonim Pdf

Author : James Deetz
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307874382

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In Small Things Forgotten by James Deetz Pdf

History is recorded in many ways. According to author James Deetz, the past can be seen most fully by studying the small things so often forgotten. Objects such as doorways, gravestones, musical instruments, and even shards of pottery fill in the cracks between large historical events and depict the intricacies of daily life. In his completely revised and expanded edition of In Small Things Forgotten, Deetz has added new sections that more fully acknowledge the presence of women and African Americans in Colonial America. New interpretations of archaeological finds detail how minorities influenced and were affected by the development of the Anglo-American tradition in the years following the settlers' arrival in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. Among Deetz's observations: Subtle changes in building long before the Revolutionary War hinted at the growing independence of the American colonies and their desire to be less like the British. Records of estate auctions show that many households in Colonial America contained only one chair--underscoring the patriarchal nature of the early American family. All other members of the household sat on stools or the floor. The excavation of a tiny community of freed slaves in Massachusetts reveals evidence of the transplantation of African culture to North America. Simultaneously a study of American life and an explanation of how American life is studied, In Small Things Forgotten, through the everyday details of ordinary living, colorfully depicts a world hundreds of years in the past.

Author : Judith A. McGaw
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807839980

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Early American Technology by Judith A. McGaw Pdf

This collection of original essays documents technology's centrality to the history of early America. Unlike much previous scholarship, this volume emphasizes the quotidian rather than the exceptional: the farm household seeking to preserve food or acquire tools, the surveyor balancing economic and technical considerations while laying out a turnpike, the woman of child-bearing age employing herbal contraceptives, and the neighbors of a polluted urban stream debating issues of property, odor, and health. These cases and others drawn from brewing, mining, farming, and woodworking enable the authors to address recent historiographic concerns, including the environmental aspects of technological change and the gendered nature of technical knowledge. Brooke Hindle's classic 1966 essay on early American technology is also reprinted, and his view of the field is reassessed. A bibliographical essay and summary of Hindle's bibliographic findings conclude the volume. The contributors are Judith A. McGaw, Robert C. Post, Susan E. Klepp, Michal McMahon, Patrick W. O'Bannon, Sarah F. McMahon, Donald C. Jackson, Robert B. Gordon, Carolyn C. Cooper, and Nina E. Lerman.

Author : David F. Hawke
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1989-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780060912512

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Everyday Life in Early America by David F. Hawke Pdf

"In this clearly written volume, Hawke provides enlightening and colorful descriptions of early Colonial Americans and debunks many widely held assumptions about 17th century settlers."--Publishers Weekly

Author : Tim Tanner
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781423620945

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Early American Country Homes by Tim Tanner Pdf

Twenty restored or renovated Early American country homes feature the myriad of different styles from around the country. The homes exude a simplicity that is somewhat rustic and somewhat country in an understated way. Tim Tanner also features some small cabins that have been made livable for today as well as decorating ideas and outbuildings. Early American Country Homes is an inspiration and resource for those who are interested in building, re-creating, restoring, or just enjoying a return to simpler styling in home design.

Author : Tomie dePaola
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781480411425

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An Early American Christmas by Tomie dePaola Pdf

A new family shows the neighborhood what Christmas is all about In this small New England village, no one makes much of a fuss about Christmas—until a new family moves in, that is. The family works tirelessly to prepare for the holiday: decorating the house, hand-dipping candles, baking mounds of delicious cookies, and carving nativity pieces. In the end, these new neighbors show their small village how to celebrate the holiday in a very special way. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.

Author : Jacqueline Edmondson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 2530 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 9798216120391

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Music in American Life [4 volumes] by Jacqueline Edmondson Pdf

A fascinating exploration of the relationship between American culture and music as defined by musicians, scholars, and critics from around the world. Music has been the cornerstone of popular culture in the United States since the beginning of our nation's history. From early immigrants sharing the sounds of their native lands to contemporary artists performing benefit concerts for social causes, our country's musical expressions reflect where we, as a people, have been, as well as our hope for the future. This four-volume encyclopedia examines music's influence on contemporary American life, tracing historical connections over time. Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories That Shaped Our Culture demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between this art form and our society. Entries include singers, composers, lyricists, songs, musical genres, places, instruments, technologies, music in films, music in political realms, and music shows on television.

Author : Kevin J. Hayes
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-06
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780199720156

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The Oxford Handbook of Early American Literature by Kevin J. Hayes Pdf

The Oxford Handbook of Early American Literature is a major new reference work that provides the best single-volume source of original scholarship on early American literature. Comprised of twenty-seven chapters written by experts in their fields, this work presents an authoritative, in-depth, and up-to-date assessment of a crucial area within literary studies. Organized primarily in terms of genre, the chapters include original research on key concepts, as well as analysis of interesting texts from throughout colonial America. Separate chapters are devoted to literary genres of great importance at the time of their composition that have been neglected in recent decades, such as histories, promotion literature, and scientific writing. New interpretations are offered on the works of Benjamin Franklin, Jonathan Edwards and Dr. Alexander Hamilton while lesser known figures are also brought to light. Newly vital areas like print culture and natural history are given full treatment. As with other Oxford Handbooks, the contributors cover the field in a comprehensive yet accessible way that is suitable for those wishing to gain a good working knowledge of an area of study and where it's headed.

Author : Timothy Alborn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351576543

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Anglo-American Life Insurance, 1800-1914 Volume 1 by Timothy Alborn Pdf

By the eve of the Great Depression, there existed in America the equivalent of a policy for every man, woman and child, and in Britain it grew from its narrow aristocratic base to cover all social classes. This primary resource collection is the first comparative history of British and American life insurance industries.

Author : Robert F. Sayre
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 750 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0299142442

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American Lives by Robert F. Sayre Pdf

American Lives is a groundbreaking book, the first historically organized anthology of American autobiographical writing, bringing us fifty-five voices from throughout the nation's history, from Abigail Adams, Abraham Lincoln, Jonathan Edwards, and Richard Wright to Quaker preacher Elizabeth Ashbridge, con man Stephen Burroughs, and circus impresario P.T. Barnum. Representing canonical and non-canonical writers, slaves and slave-owners, generals and conscientious objectors, scientists, immigrants, and Native Americans, the pieces in this collection make up a rich gathering of American "songs of ourselves." Robert F. Sayre frames the selections with an overview of theory and criticism of autobiography and with commentary on the relation between history and many kinds of autobiographical texts--travel narratives, stories of captivity, diaries of sexual liberation, religious conversions, accounts of political disillusionment, and discoveries of ethnic identity. With each selection Sayre also includes an extensive headnote providing valuable critical and biographical information. A scholarly and popular landmark, American Lives is a book for general readers and for teachers, students, and every American scholar.

Author : Eric Sloane
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486463049

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Diary of an Early American Boy 1805 by Eric Sloane Pdf

Excerpts from a teenager's diary interspersed with the author's comments and illustrations depict the lifestyle and crafts of rural New England.

Author : Donald A. Yerxa
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 1570037655

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Recent Themes in Early American History by Donald A. Yerxa Pdf

Described as "the New York Review of Books for history," Historically Speaking has emerged as one of the most distinctive historical publications in recent years, actively seeking out contributions from a pantheon of leading voices in historical discourse. Recent Themes in Early American History represents the best writing on colonial and revolutionary-era American history to appear in its pages the past five years. This collection of recent essays and interviews from Historically Speaking demonstrates that traditional approaches still foster fresh understanding of the early American past and that original contributions to traditional topics continue to be made.

Author : Philip Goff,Arthur Emery Farnsley,Peter Johannes Thuesen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190468910

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The Bible in American Life by Philip Goff,Arthur Emery Farnsley,Peter Johannes Thuesen Pdf

There is a paradox in American Christianity. According to Gallup, nearly eight in ten Americans regard the Bible as either the literal word of God or inspired by God. At the same time, surveys have revealed gaps in these same Americans' biblical literacy. These discrepancies reveal the complex relationship between American Christians and Holy Writ, a subject that is widely acknowledged but rarely investigated. The Bible in American Life is a sustained, collaborative reflection on the ways Americans use the Bible in their personal lives. It also considers how other influences, including religious communities and the Internet, shape individuals' comprehension of scripture. Employing both quantitative methods (the General Social Survey and the National Congregations Study) and qualitative research (historical studies for context), The Bible in American Life provides an unprecedented perspective on the Bible's role outside of worship, in the lived religion of a broad cross-section of Americans both now and in the past. The Bible has been central to Christian practice, and has functioned as a cultural touchstone From the broadest scale imaginable, national survey data about all Americans, down to the smallest details, such as the portrayal of Noah and his ark in children's Bibles, this book offers insight and illumination from scholars across the intellectual spectrum. It will be useful and informative for scholars seeking to understand changes in American Christianity as well as clergy seeking more effective ways to preach and teach about scripture in a changing environment.