{"product_id":"9780486136608","title":"The Cultural Life of the American Colonies","description":"Authoritative and perceptive, this sweeping survey covers 150 years of cultural evolution in colonial America, from 1607 to 1763. Developments in religion, literature, education, and social thought receive a thorough analysis, enlivened by a blend of wit and panache that captures all the excitement of forming a new civilization.\u003cbr\u003eWritten by a distinguished scholar and educator who served as director of the Folger Shakespeare Library and specialized in the colonial era, this volume addresses a broad array of topics: the region's agrarian society and leadership; influence of non-English elements; variety of religions and zeal for education; reading habits and the desire for learning; literary production in the North and South; drama, music, and other diversions; architecture and the decorative arts; scientific interests and observations; and many other fascinating subjects.\u003cbr\u003e\"A significant contribution to early American history that will be appreciated alike by the amateur and the professional.\" — \u003ci\u003eAmerican History Review\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122728255728,"sku":"9780486136608","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486136608_p0.jpg?v=1765233060","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486136608","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}