Books in Colonial American Crafts series

Surveys the history and technique of shoemaking in colonial America.

Fisher, Leonard Everett, Cabinetmakers, The: Colonial American Craftsmen

Gives a short history of American papermaking before the Revolution, and describes the processes used by the colonial papermakers, from the separating of rag fibers to the final finishing or glazing.

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Discusses the motivation, materials, and techniques of the first "artists" in colonial America--the sign painters--and how their works contribute to a better understanding of early American history and society.

A collection of thirteen projects and recipes which relate to the colonial of American home and the way of life there.

A brief history of blacksmithing precedes discussions of blacksmithing techniques, equipment, and products and the trade's importance in the American colonies

A collection of recipes and instructions for other projects relating to life in colonial America, particularly activities that might have taken place in the schools.

Includes recipes and instructions for other projects relating to village life in colonial America.

Surveys the different holidays celebrated throughout the year by the early settlers in America and describes some of the various activities, sports, and toys with which they amused themselves

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Describes elementary education in colonial America, including the subjects, school buildings, equipment and teachers.