Customs And Fashions In Old New England

Customs and Fashions in Old New England is a historical non-fiction book written by Alice Morse Earle. It explores the social and cultural practices of the early settlers in New England from the 17th to the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including food, clothing, housing, religion, education, and entertainment. Earle draws from a variety of sources, including diaries, letters, and court records, to provide a detailed and vivid picture of daily life in colonial New England. She also examines the evolution of customs and fashions over time and the ways in which they were influenced by factors such as geography, economics, and social status. The book is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of New England or colonial America.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.