"The Colonial Cavalier; or, Southern Life before the Revolution" by Maud Wilder Goodwin states that two types of men are responsible for the colonization of America. In England, these two groups were divided between the Puritan group and the the Cavalier group. The Puritans left their home in search of religious freedom. the cavaliers, instead, were gentlemen with traditional sympathies and views, with grand ideas and a sense of adventure.
This book is a vivid portrait of the social, political, and economic life of the Southern colonies of British North America in the eighteenth century, before the American Revolution. It illuminates the customs, habits, and ideals of the colonial gentry, including their dress, food, education, sports, and ideas of honor and liberty. It also examines the role of slavery, the conflicts with Native Americans, and the tensions with the British authorities. Illustrated with evocative drawings, this book is a valuable source of historical and cultural knowledge. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Dutch and English on the Hudson by Maud Goodwin is about Henry Hudson's explorations up along the Hudson river as well as the history of the state of New York. Contents: "I. UP THE GREAT RIVER Page 1 II. TRADERS AND SETTLERS " 17 III. PATROONS AND LORDS OF THE MANOR " 32 IV. THE DIRECTORS " 51 V. DOMINES AND SCHOOL-TEACHERS " 83 VI. THE BURGHERS " 102 VII. THE NEIGHBORS OF NEW NETHERLAND " 123 VIII. THE EARLY ENGLISH GOVERNORS " 137 IX. LEISLER " 150 X. PRIVATEERS AND PIRATES " 165 XI. COLONIAL GOVERNMENT IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY " 180 XII. THE ZENGER TRIAL " 193 XIII. THE NEGRO PLOTS " 206 XIV. SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON " 218 BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE " 231 INDEX."
"Flint: His Faults, His Friendships and His Fortunes" by Maud Wilder Goodwin tells the story of a man, Flint. A man with dreams and desires for a good life and good people to share it with, he's not without his faults. This book takes readers on a journey through the world during a simpler time to show that good fortune and tough decisions have always been a part of life, no matter how far the world has come.
Published in 1895, this volume contains a description of life for the Southern Cavalier before the American Revolution. Includes Virginia, Maryland, North & South Carolina, Bruton Parish in Williamsburg, Virginia, amusements, church, trade, travel, death, slaves, types of dress and more.
