Fisher, Leonard Everett

Surveys the history and technique of shoemaking in colonial America, noting the influence of the craftsman and his craft on Revolutionary times.

Surveys the history of printing in colonial America, describing the work of early printers, the development of the free press, and the printer's craft and technique.

Discusses the schools of colonial America and the lives and work of the teachers.

Surveys the history and technique of shoemaking in colonial America.

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

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