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Child Life in Colonial Days

Public domain audiobook

Child Life in Colonial Days

by Alice Morse Earle

English· 11:57:57· 20 chapters
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.

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Chapters

  1. Chapter 1

    Dedication and Foreword

    10:27
  2. Chapter 2

    Babyhood

    52:23
  3. Chapter 3

    Children's Dress

    55:18
  4. Chapter 4

    Schools and School Life

    44:13
  5. Chapter 5

    Women Teachers and Girl Scholars

    52:02
  6. Chapter 6

    Hornbook and Primer

    23:04
  7. Chapter 7

    School-books

    32:21
  8. Chapter 8

    Penmanship and Letters

    26:55
  9. Chapter 9

    Diaries and Commonplace Books

    25:08
  10. Chapter 10

    Childish Precocity

    29:31
  11. Chapter 11

    Oldtime Discipline

    34:47
  12. Chapter 12

    Manners and Courtesy

    31:48
  13. Chapter 13

    Religious Thought and Training

    40:59
  14. Chapter 14

    Religious Books

    27:27
  15. Chapter 15

    Story and Picture Books

    1:06:00
  16. Chapter 16

    Children's Diligence

    29:49
  17. Chapter 17

    Needlecraft and Decorative Arts

    33:28
  18. Chapter 18

    Games and Pastimes

    34:47
  19. Chapter 19

    Children's Toys

    21:29
  20. Chapter 20

    Flower Lore of Children

    46:01