Colonial America to 1763 (Almanacs of American Life)

From the first European explorations of the Americas to the coming of age of American cities in the 18th century "Colonial America to 1763 portrays American history, before there was a United States. European explorers, Native Americans, missionaries, religious and political refugees, and merchant-colonists are just some of the people who helped build this country. This volume concisely details their everyday lives, from the foods they ate to the places where they worshiped to the types of jobs they performed. Numerous statistical tables, charts, maps, photographs, and illustrations enhance the text, while lively, informative essays connect and expand upon the statistical information."--BOOK JACKET. Historical almanacs of four periods in American history. Each volume is an almanac-format compilation of information in statistical and tabular form, with connective text describing the details of life during the period, and includes period photographs, maps, and other illustrations Features essays, statistical data, period photographs, maps, and documents Thomas L. Purvis. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.