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," George Francis Dow offers an incisive exploration of the daily experiences of the settlers in one of America's earliest and most significant colonies. Through meticulous research and vivid descriptive prose, Dow creates a rich tapestry of the social, economic, and cultural practices that shaped the lives of the Puritan inhabitants. The book is structured thematically, providing readers with insights into domestic life, religious practices, and community engagements, all framed within the early 17th-century context. Dow's literary style is both engaging and scholarly, making extensive use of primary sources that illuminate the nuances of colonial life often overlooked by contemporary historians. George Francis Dow was a dedicated historian and an avid collector of historical artifacts, specializing in New England's colonial period. His intense interest in the details of daily living and cultural heritage likely stemmed from his commitment to preserving history, as evidenced by his previous works. Dow's attention to the socio-political environment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony reveals his understanding of how that historical backdrop influenced the settlers' choices and interactions. This book is essential for anyone interested in early American history, offering a comprehensive overview that transcends mere dates and events to reveal the heart of a community. It serves as an invaluable resource for historians, educators, and general readers alike, inviting them to step into the shoes of the colonists and experience their lives firsthand.

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: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie ► Völkerkunde (Naturvölker)
• Schlagworte: 17th century challenges • 17th century new england • American Colonial culture • American History • Colonial America • Colonial America daily life • colonial American society • Cultural Anthropology • cultural colonial struggles • Domestic Life • Early American History • Early American settlements • Early settler experiences • early settlers • Edward Holyoke • Foundations of America • George Francis Dow author • Germs and Steel • Great Society • Guns • hampton sides • Historical Daily Life • historical nonfiction • Historical Resilience • Indiana Jones • Kenneth Ballard Murdock • Massachusetts Bay Colony history • Massachusetts Bay customs • material culture • New England Colonies • Primary source accounts • Primary Sources • puritan society • Puritan society in America • sapiens • Social anthropology America • Social customs • Social history of Massachusetts • Thomas James Holmes