{"product_id":"the-cultural-life-of-the-american-colonies","title":"The Cultural Life of the American Colonies","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthoritative 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. Written 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 regions 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. \"A significant contribution to early American history that will be appreciated alike by the amateur and the professional.\"  American History Review.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44985082478645,"sku":"ByrdShop_0486422232","price":28.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780486422237.jpg?v=1770845709","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-cultural-life-of-the-american-colonies","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}