Child Life in Colonial Days

Alice Morse Earle (1851 - 1911)

The accounts of old-time child life gathered for this book are wholly unconscious and full of honesty and simplicity, not only from the attitude of the child, but from that of his parents, guardians, and friends. The records have been made from affectionate interest, not from scientific interest; no profound search has been made for motives or significance, but the proof they give of tenderness and affection in the family are beautiful to read and to know. - Summary taken from Foreword of book.

Genre(s): Historical

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Dedication and Foreword Susan Morin
00:10:27
Play 01 Babyhood Susan Morin
00:52:23
Play 02 Children's Dress Susan Morin
00:55:18
Play 03 Schools and School Life Susan Morin
00:44:13
Play 04 Women Teachers and Girl Scholars Susan Morin
00:52:02
Play 05 Hornbook and Primer Susan Morin
00:23:04
Play 06 School-books Susan Morin
00:32:21
Play 07 Penmanship and Letters Susan Morin
00:26:55
Play 08 Diaries and Commonplace Books Susan Morin
00:25:08
Play 09 Childish Precocity Susan Morin
00:29:31
Play 10 Oldtime Discipline Susan Morin
00:34:47
Play 11 Manners and Courtesy Susan Morin
00:31:48
Play 12 Religious Thought and Training Susan Morin
00:40:59
Play 13 Religious Books Susan Morin
00:27:27
Play 14 Story and Picture Books Susan Morin
01:06:00
Play 15 Children's Diligence Susan Morin
00:29:49
Play 16 Needlecraft and Decorative Arts Susan Morin
00:33:28
Play 17 Games and Pastimes Susan Morin
00:34:47
Play 18 Children's Toys Susan Morin
00:21:29
Play 19 Flower Lore of Children Susan Morin
00:46:01