Colonial Americans

Traces the history of architecture in the American colonies describing the influence of existing styles and the needs of environment.

Traces the early development of medicine in colonial America and discusses some of the methods and medications used at that time for treating illness.

Traces the history of architecture in the American colonies describing the influence of existing styles and the needs of environment.

Discusses the motivation, materials, and techniques of the first "artists" in colonial America--the sign painters--and how their works contribute to a better understanding of early American history and society.

Describes the enterprise and commercial development that peddlers brought to the colonies before the establishing of general stores.

Traces the early development of medicine in colonial America and discusses some of the methods and medications used at that time for treating illness.

Traces the history of architecture in the American colonies describing the influence of existing styles and the needs of environment.

Discusses the motivation, materials, and techniques of the first "artists" in colonial America--the sign painters--and how their works contribute to a better understanding of early American history and society.

This volume examines the different facets of the teaching profession in Colonial America, including the varied odd-jobs the schoolmaster often had to perform in addition to his teaching chores. The development of education in the early stages is also discussed.