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.Wright, Louis B. is the author of 'Cultural Life of the American Colonies', published 2002 under ISBN 9780486422237 and ISBN 0486422232.