Colonial Holidays: Being A Collection Of Contemporary Accounts Of Holiday Celebrations In Colonial Times (1910)

By Walter Tittle

Book Overview

Colonial Holidays is a historical book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the holiday celebrations of colonial times. Written by Walter Tittle and published in 1910, the book is a collection of contemporary accounts of holiday celebrations in the American colonies. These accounts cover a wide range of holidays, including Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, and many others. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific holiday. Within each chapter, Tittle presents first-hand accounts of how the holiday was celebrated in different colonies, providing readers with a rich and varied picture of colonial life. The accounts are drawn from a variety of sources, including diaries, letters, and newspaper articles, and they offer a unique perspective on the customs and traditions of early American society.In addition to the accounts of holiday celebrations, the book also includes a wealth of historical information about the colonies themselves. Tittle provides background on the founding of each colony, its cultural and religious traditions, and its relationship with other colonies and with England. This information provides readers with a deeper understanding of the context in which the holiday celebrations took place.Overall, Colonial Holidays is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique window into the holiday celebrations of colonial times. It is a valuable resource for historians, students of American history, and anyone interested in the customs and traditions of early American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163962937
• ISBN13: 9781163962930
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"