Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony

By George Francis Dow

Book Overview

Step back in time with "Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony" by George Francis Dow, a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century colonial life. Explore the social customs and daily routines of those who shaped early America.

This meticulously researched work delves into the heart of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, offering a detailed portrayal of its social fabric. Discover the realities of colonial life, from the challenges of survival to the intricacies of community and governance.

Dow's exploration of Massachusetts' social life and customs provides invaluable insights into a pivotal period in American history. This book is essential for anyone interested in social history, the United States colonial period, and the foundations of American society. A valuable resource for understanding the daily lives of early settlers and the enduring legacy of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023382504
• ISBN13: 9781023382502
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Just the facts

This is a densely packed little book. I was very glad to come across it, personally. I am rather tired with every book I pick up about the Puritans being a psychological deconstruction. This straight-forward book, instead, is full of facts, personal accounts, item inventories, drawings and diagrams that are extremely helpful in getting a picture of how these people lived, centuries ago.This is an old book, first published in 1935, but it doesn't make it any less relevant today. Every area of life is considered, from the voyage to New England down to sports and games. Many documents are presented without any commentary at all, and you can come to your own conclusions.The illustrations are many and are helpful alongside the text to bring these people to life.Whether you're a student of history or a genealogist, if you're interested in this era at all there is no reason not to own this book. Some people think that the Masschusetts Bay Colony gets little attention compared to Plymouth and Virginia. Whether that's true or not, Everyday Life will give you instant insight into the colony and the colonists personal lives.