Describes what life was like for nineteenth-century American women, exploring how they worked hard to care for their families and homes in urban areas and on the frontier, and discussing how they were impacted by various social movements.
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Describes what life was life for nineteenth-century American children, exploring their role in the labor force, the impact changing policies on education and child labor had on their lives, and what they did for fun.
In many ways, the nineteenth century was very different from today, but at the same time, in many ways it was very like today's world. These books look at both the differences and similarities, presenting a fascinating visual and literary image of the 19th century.
An exploration of life in America in the 1800s that focuses on health and medicine, discussing hygiene, diseases, treatments, medical procedures, and other related topics.