Domestic life in New England in the seventeenth century

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This book explores daily life and living conditions in 17th-century New England through the study of historical records. The author analyzes the contents of over a hundred detailed inventories of estates ? providing a glimpse into the homes of early settlers. These inventories reveal that domestic life varied widely, from the simple homes of frontier families to the well-furnished houses of merchants and landowners. Despite their physical hardships, early New Englanders created comfortable and attractive living environments. The book also examines the challenges and opportunities faced by thes...