The cultural life of the American colonies
A sweeping survey of 150 years of colonial history (1607-1763), this volume offers authoritative, perceptive views on developments in religion, literature, education, and social thought. Written with wit and panache by a brilliant scholar and specialist in the colonial era, it covers such topics as the colonies' agrarian society and leadership; influence of non-English elements; variety of religions and zeal for education; reading habits and the desire for learning; literary production in the North and South; drama, music, and other diversions; architecture and the decorative arts; scientific interests and observations; and much more. Unabridged republication of a Harper & Row paperback reprint of their original 1957 edition. 33 black-and-white illustrations
xii, 292 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
9780486422237, 0486422232
987868306
Agrarian society and leadership
The gospel of work and the aristocracy of trade
Non-English elements and their influence
Diversity of religions
Zeal for education
Books, libraries, and learning
Literary production: North and South
Drama, music, and other diversions
Architecture and the decorative arts
Scientific interest and observation
The press and communications
Originally published: New York : Harper & Row, 1957