false 3031974 1 Colonial America comes alive in this depiction of the daily lives of families--mothers, fathers, children and grandparents. The Volo's examine the role of the family in society and typical family life in 17th- and 18th-century America. Through narrative chapters, aspects of family life are discussed in depth such as maintaining the household, work, entertainment, death and dying, ceremonies and holidays, customs and rites of passage, parenting, education, and widowhood. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the world in which these families lived and how that world affected their lives. Also included are sources for further information and a timeline of historic events. Volumes in the Family Life through History series focus on the day-to-day lives and roles of families throughout history. The roles of all family members are defined and information on daily family life, the role of the family in society, and the ever-changing definition of family are discussed. Discussion of the nuclear family, single parent homes, foster and adoptive families, stepfamilies, and gay and lesbian families are included where appropriate. Topics such as meal planning, homes, entertainment and celebrations are discussed along with larger social issues that originate in the home, such as domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and divorce. Ideal for students and general readers alike, books in this series bring the history of everyday people to life. 3062569 30 12 2005 Family Life in 17th- and 18th-Century America (Family Life through History) total:1|2:1| 1 2 3 0 0 0 false false Wed Feb 04 07:13:59 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 04 07:13:59 -0800 2009 2 0 false false Sat Dec 06 06:34:03 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 18 14:26:04 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 06 06:34:03 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Wed Apr 09 12:22:12 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 09 12:22:12 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=3031974