Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony (eBook)

George Francis Dow (Autor)

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2022
262 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740354-8 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony,' author George Francis Dow delivers an intricate portrayal of the fledgling society's quotidian existence, casting light on the nuances of daily living that shaped early American culture. Offering a meticulously detailed tableau, Dow eschews sweeping historical narrative for a granular examination of the manners, customs, and mundane realities—ranging from domestic furnishings to culinary practices. His compendium draws heavily on primary sources, giving readers an almost anthropological view into the material culture and social norms of the 17th century, set against the literary backdrop of American colonial histories and studies of Puritan New England.

Dow's fascination with the early colonial period and his diligent research into its domestic practices emerge from his intimate connection with American history, as a distinguished historian and curator. His deep excavation into the daily lives of Massachusetts settlers surfaces the often-overlooked historical artifacts and societal practices that reveal the evolution of comfort and habit in the American homestead. His scholarship bridges the domestic and the historical, unraveling the complex web of how colonial life formed the bedrock of contemporary American society.

This volume is emphatically recommended for history aficionados and those interested in the sociocultural fabric of early America. Dow's work transcends mere historical account to become an indispensable reference for understanding the day-to-day experiences that uniquely impacted the colonial ethos. Researchers, educators, and the curiously minded will find Dow's explication of the Massachusetts Bay Colony not only illuminating but also essential for grasping the evolution of American domesticity and the perennial transformation of social customs.

Autor

George Francis Dow (1868-1936) was an American antiquarian and historian noted for his scholarly contributions to the understanding of daily life in colonial America. His comprehensive research culminated in a series of authoritative books, including 'Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony', a seminal work that offers readers a meticulously detailed account of the social, economic, and domestic aspects of seventeenth-century New England. This particular volume stands out for its extensive use of primary sources, providing a vivid portrayal of the colony's inhabitants and their daily routines. Dow's literary style was characterized by an academic rigor paired with a narrative that was both accessible to general readers and highly valuable to researchers. His dedication to presenting an accurate depiction of colonial life has made his work an essential reference in the field of early American history. Alongside his historical writings, Dow was also instrumental in the founding of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities and actively involved in the restoration of historical sites. His body of work continues to be a rich resource for historians, educators, and anyone interested in the colonial period.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie ► Völkerkunde (Naturvölker)
• Schlagworte: 17th century new england • American Colonial culture • Colonial America daily life • Early American settlements • Edward Holyoke • George Francis Dow author • Germs and Steel • Great Society • Guns • hampton sides • Indiana Jones • Kenneth Ballard Murdock • Massachusetts Bay Colony history • New England Colonies • Puritan society in America • sapiens • Social anthropology America • Social history of Massachusetts • Thomas James Holmes