The General Store (Historic Communities)

About this book

Young readers will discover why towns often sprang up around The General Store which was the heart of the community where goods were bought and traded local news was reported and people met to discuss weather crops and gossip. Lively photos illustrations and interesting text feature: - items sold at the store such as food clothing housewares and farm equipment - the important role played by the storekeeper including postmaster banker and lawyer - the many forms of payment used - the storekeepers system of record keeping