Colonial Children's Games, Pastimes and Toys

""Colonial Children's Games, Pastimes And Toys"" by Alice Morse Earle is a fascinating book that explores the leisure activities of children during the colonial period in America. The author delves into the history of various games, toys, and pastimes that were popular among children in the 17th and 18th centuries, providing a detailed account of their origins, evolution, and significance. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the games played by Native American children to the toys and pastimes of the wealthy colonial families. It also includes descriptions of popular games such as hoop rolling, ninepins, and marbles, as well as lesser-known pastimes like ""graces"" and ""cat's cradle."" The author also provides insights into the social and cultural significance of these games, highlighting how they reflected the values, beliefs, and traditions of colonial society. With its engaging narrative and rich historical detail, ""Colonial Children's Games, Pastimes And Toys"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of childhood and leisure in America.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Child Life in Colonial Days, by Alice Morse Earle. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417903910.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.