The Writer’s Guide to Everyday Life in Colonial America: 1607-1783

Writers will save hours of valuable research time and bring a richness and historical accuracy to their work as they reference the slice-of-life facts depicted for each of these major time periods. Each book contains descriptions of the period's food and clothes; customs and slang; occupations; common religious and political practices; and other historical details. Writers who set their work in other times must get their facts straight. This book provides accurate information illuminating the events that framed Colonial American life, from existing under England's dominion to clashing with Native Americans. Enhanced by extensive timelines, photographs, maps and illustrations, the text includes details about: - food, drink, clothing and accessories - marriage, the family and making a living - money, the economy and trade - government, politics, warfare and the military - travel, architecture, arts and sciences - overviews of the regions of Colonial America - exhaustive bibliographical information If what you're writing is set in another time, you must get your facts straight. Your story depends on it. Now, with this book, you'll understand all the events - from inconsequential to major - that framed Colonial American life...existing under England's dominion, clashing with the Native Americans, and finally tearing away from the mother country. Details are what brings a story to life. And when it comes to everyday life in Colonial America, you'll find practically all of them there "Examines in detail the topics of architecture, clothing, marriage, family life, economy, arts, and government for each region of colonial America."