American Literature Colonial to 1800

Colonial America to 1763 * Mainly a secondary source, but includes a documentary sampler.

Daily Life During the American Revolution How did the patriot army dress themselves? What was the British soldier's food ration and what were women's roles during the revolution? What types of weapons did the combatants use and how large were the naval vessels of the day? This engaging and informative resource on the social and material history of the Revolutionary War period answers these and many other questions. Covering more than just political ideologies and the outcomes of battles, Daily Life During the Revolutionary War looks at the real stuff of history--people's lives and how they lived them. Looking at the war and society from many angles, the book's 20 chapters cover such important topics as radicals, Tories, taxation, the French, the Hessians, prisoner-of-war conditions, fashion, leisure time activities, and war on the frontier, among others. Also included are more than 35 photographs and illustrations, and over a dozen charts. This behind-the-scenes look at history presents a fascinating picture of everyday life deeply affected by the spirit of '76.

Daily Life in Colonial New England This books is part of a series that covers many periods in American and European history. See all the books in the series.

Daily Life in the Colonial City An exploration of day-to-day urban life in colonial America.

Great Events from History: American History, 1492-1775 - Exploration to the Colonial Era

Great Events from History : American History, 1775-1850--Forging a New Nation

Voices of Revolutionary America This book describes the everyday lives of people during the American Revolution as they adapted to the political and military conflicts of the time. * Includes original documents showing the impact of war on daily life, such as a series of letter exchanges between John and Abigail Adams showing how Abigail ran the family farm while John was serving in the Continental Congress * Provides a chronology of events in American history during the Revolutionary Era * Supplies a bibliography of important books, websites, and films related to the Revolution and its impact on Americans * Contains a helpful glossary of terms