Kalman, Bobbie, 1947-

The early family home / Bobbie Kalman. - Toronto ; New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992, c1982. - 64 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. - The Early settler life series .

Includes index and glossary.

Chopping their way to civilization -- The fireplace -- Friendship fences -- Rivers, lakes, and springs -- Plank homes for more comfort -- The parlor -- Bathrooms, indoors and out -- Sharing their germs -- Making candles -- Making soap -- Work parties -- The sociable settlers -- The calling card collection competition.

Discusses what it was like to live in different regions of the country, the various duties of a housewife, and the social life of the early settlers.

3-6

0865050171 : $15.95 0865050163 (pbk.) : $7.95

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Home economics--History--Juvenile literature.--United States
Frontier and pioneer life--Juvenile literature.--United States
Home economics--History.
Frontier and pioneer life.
Home economics--History.
Frontier and pioneer life--History.


United States--Social life and customs--History--Juvenile literature.
United States--Social life and customs--History.
United States--Social life and customs--History.

E40 / .K35 1992

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