Examines in detail the topics of architecture, clothing, marriage, family life, economy, arts, and government for each region of colonial America.

"In this clearly written volume, Hawke provides enlightening and colorful descriptions of early Colonial Americans and debunks many widely held assumptions abou

Describes the industries, schools, society, culture, and growth of the coastal settlements during the colonial period.

Provides period information on clothes and accessories, food, architecture, medicine, education, communications, crime, and money.

"In his newest adventure, Ben travels back to the year 1778 and the American Revolution. He visits with Martha Washington at Mount Vernon, where he sees the day