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LoC No.: 01015834
Title: Colonial days in old New York
Original Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1896.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Colonial Days in Old New York" by Alice Morse Earle is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the daily life and customs of the Dutch settlers in colonial New York, specifically focusing on their lifestyle, social interactions, and cultural influences. Earle aims to illuminate the historical significance of New Netherland and how its Dutch roots shaped the character of New York. The opening of this work introduces readers to a spring morning in colonial Albany, where the sounds of a cow-herd's horn awaken the townsfolk and the clanging of cowbells fills the air. The narrative describes the daily routines of both men and women in the colony—the men engaging in various trades and the women managing household tasks, such as cooking and gardening. Earle paints a vivid picture of their simple yet industrious lives, characterized by communal interactions and a strong connection to their Dutch heritage. The passage further emphasizes the practicality and diligence of the Dutch, capturing the essence of their contributions to the community and the foundational culture of early New York. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Earle, Alice Morse, 1851-1911
EBook No.: 72327
Published: Dec 5, 2023
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: New York (State) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Subject: New York (State) -- Social life and customs -- To 1775
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01015834
Title: Colonial days in old New York
Original Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1896.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Colonial Days in Old New York" by Alice Morse Earle is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the daily life and customs of the Dutch settlers in colonial New York, specifically focusing on their lifestyle, social interactions, and cultural influences. Earle aims to illuminate the historical significance of New Netherland and how its Dutch roots shaped the character of New York. The opening of this work introduces readers to a spring morning in colonial Albany, where the sounds of a cow-herd's horn awaken the townsfolk and the clanging of cowbells fills the air. The narrative describes the daily routines of both men and women in the colony—the men engaging in various trades and the women managing household tasks, such as cooking and gardening. Earle paints a vivid picture of their simple yet industrious lives, characterized by communal interactions and a strong connection to their Dutch heritage. The passage further emphasizes the practicality and diligence of the Dutch, capturing the essence of their contributions to the community and the foundational culture of early New York. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Earle, Alice Morse, 1851-1911
EBook No.: 72327
Published: Dec 5, 2023
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: New York (State) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Subject: New York (State) -- Social life and customs -- To 1775
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.