The Life of a Colonial Innkeeper


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In colonial times, a law required all towns to have at least one inn for travelers. This volume explains why inns were vital in spreading news around the colonies as it follows the life of actual innkeeper Christiana Campbell throughout the course of a typical day. Clear, concise text is presented in graphic format to give a fun twist to a historical topic.




The Innkeeper


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This fascinating book explores the life of a colonial innkeeper and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.




A Day in the Life of a Colonial Innkeeper


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Describes the life of a colonial Massachusetts innkeeper, including his daily work, the rules he had to follow, and life in his town.







Early American Villages


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Travel to the sites where colonial villages, longhouses, missions and presidios, frontier settlements, and cow towns once thrived. Bial's photography captures the amazing spirit of the many different people who carved communities from our rugged land. Discover how they built homes and started businesses, made and traded goods,m and worked incredibly hard to realize their dreams.




A Day in the Life of a Colonial Wigmaker


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Discusses the fashion of wearing wigs in colonial America, how wigs were made, and a wigmaker's role in the colonies.




Book Review Index


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Vols. 8-10 of the 1965-1984 master cumulation constitute a title index.







Children's Book Review Index


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Stage-coach and Tavern Days


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