This series truly provides a delightful glimpse into the nineteenth century. The illustrations match the stories and are a visual reminder of life in another era. This series of fifteen books is ideal for both Canadian and U. S. pioneer life studies
Book Description
Topics covered;The reasons why towns grew into cities: location, transportation, availability of goods and servicesCities offered their residents protection, shelter, communication systems, health care, education, jobs and business opportunitiesCity success storiesCity governmentProtection against fire and crimeBuilding and maintaining roadsHomes of the rich and the poorWater, light and heatChurch, charity and educationThe excitement of many cultures living togetherThe post office and newspapersCity transportation: taxis and trolleysCity jobs: the professions, factory workers, street peddlars and entertainers, domestic servantsBanking and businessMerchants and inventorsCity problemsThe pleasures of city life
Early City Life (Early Settler Life Series)
Early City Life (Early Settler Life Series),Bobbie Kalman,Crabtree Publishing Company,0865050287,19th century,Children's 9-12 - History - General,Children: Grades 4-6,Cities and towns,City and town life,History,History - General,History - United States/General,Juvenile literature,Juvenile Nonfiction,Juvenile literature,Lifestyles (City Life),Lifestyles - City & Town Life,United States
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