Child Life in Colonial Days

Child Life in Colonial Days

by Alice Morse Earle

20 chapters11h 57mEnglish1915

About this book

The accounts of old-time child life gathered for this book are wholly unconscious and full of honesty and simplicity, not only from the attitude of the child, but from that of his parents, guardians, and friends. The records have been made from affectionate interest, not from scientific interest; no profound search has been made for motives or significance, but the proof they give of tenderness and affection in the family are beautiful to read and to know. - Summary taken from Foreword of book.

Chapters (19)

1Babyhood
3143
2Children's Dress
3318
3Schools and School Life
2653
4Women Teachers and Girl Scholars
3122
5Hornbook and Primer
1384
6School-books
1941
7Penmanship and Letters
1615
8Diaries and Commonplace Books
1508
9Childish Precocity
1771
10Oldtime Discipline
2087
11Manners and Courtesy
1908
12Religious Thought and Training
2459
13Religious Books
1647
14Story and Picture Books
3960
15Children's Diligence
1789
16Needlecraft and Decorative Arts
2008
17Games and Pastimes
2087
18Children's Toys
1289
19Flower Lore of Children
2761

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