The Salt-Box House: Eighteenth Century Life In A New England Hill Town (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163537824)

The Salt-Box House: Eighteenth Century Life In A New England Hill Town is a book written by Jane De Forest Shelton. The book provides a detailed account of life in a New England hill town during the 18th century. The focus of the book is on the Salt-Box House, which was a typical house of the time period. The author describes the architecture of the house, the furnishings, and the way of life of the family who lived there. The book also explores the social and economic conditions of the town, including the role of women, the importance of agriculture, and the impact of the Revolutionary War. The author draws on primary sources such as diaries, letters, and court records to provide a vivid picture of life in colonial America. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New England or the colonial period in general.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.

Author: Jane De Forest Shelton
ISBN-10: 1163537829
ISBN-13: 9781163537824
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d