Daily Life on the Old Colonial Frontier

by James M. Volo, Dorothy Denneen Volo

The frontier region was the interface between the American wilderness and European-style civilization. To the Europeans, the frontier teemed with undomesticated and unfamiliar beasts. Even its indigenous peoples seemed perplexing, uninhibited, and violent. The frontier wasn't just a place, but a process, too. It was a hazy line between colliding cultures, and a volatile region in which those cultures interacted.

This volume explores the frontier, explorers, traders, missionaries, colonists, and native peoples that came into contact. Everyday life is presented with all of its difficulties-the trading, trapping, and farming, not to mention the chronic threat of violence. Examining the period from the perspective of both Europeans and Native Americans, this book features over 40 illustrations, photographs, and maps, making it the perfect source for anyone interested in how people lived on the old colonial frontier.

Genres: History

368 pages, Hardcover

First published September 5, 2000

Reviews

[Mitzi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book about the early Colonial years in America, mostly the 17th century and early 18th century. Focuses on the Northeast for the most part - New York especially. Lots of information on the Native Americans as well as the colonists, which I appreciated.