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Discusses the foods, methods, equipment, and places used by cooks in colonial America.

Examines the role of the blacksmith in the American colonies, explaining what a blacksmith is, looking at blacksmithing tools and activities, and discussing the life of a typical blacksmith's apprentice.

Describes the work of the milliner in colonial America, which included gown making, laundering, and lace making, as well as selling sewing supplies and other goods.

Discusses the importance of wood in colonial times, describing how trees were cut down and made into lumber and the training of apprentice carpenters, cabinetmakers, coopers, and wheelwrights.

"Explore the life of a colonial printer and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the personal relationships and daily activities that were part of the family life of slaves in colonial America.

Explores the life of a colonial apothecary and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial barber and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial blacksmith and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial farmer and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial innkeeper and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial schoolmaster and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial shoemaker and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial silversmith and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Presents an introduction the different skills and often difficult lives of women on the farm, in business, and on the plantation as the owner's wife or as a slave in colonial America.