The Seasons of America Past

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Another one of Eric Sloane's great historical narratives on the development of America with this book focusing on the seasonal nature of farming.Thankfully most of Sloane's books are available as reprints as anyone interested in learning about the American way of life, from 1650 to 1900, will find these books real treasures. The text is straight forward, very informative and shows a reverence for all aspects of American farming, craftsmanship, invention and "common sense". The book is illustrated with great sketches and shows the modern urbanite how the rural Americans survived, thrived and prospered.Any Sloane book is an essential part of a library for those individuals who are feed-up with the urban ratrace and are seeking a simpler, self-supporting, rewarding experience.

If you're interested in American history and historical customs, you will definitely enjoy this book. If, like me, you are a homesteader, this book is a must. Not only filled with interesting tidbits of information, there are drawings and descriptions that are worth the price alone. Also charts such as: "An early list of basic herbs," "seasons of the common cooking herbs," and "Herb dyes of the 1700s." "Recipes from early American Farm Days" include recipes for things like: farm beer, mead, colored fires for fireplaces, dyes, paints, medicinals, and such toothsome goodies as Love Feast Buns, Election Day Cake, Chestnut Pudding, and more.

This book is timeless, and the author does an excellent job in not only sharing "old-style" techniques but also the differences of thought, custom, and changing perceptions. He shows the intelligence of our ancestors in a time and place where technology had not dulled our primary senses, and shares many tidbits that other historical books skip. I'll be buying his other books as well!

The man is fantastic, he is not only an outstanding artist, the man can write. He makes you think, he talks of values, life, and gets you to REALLY think. He takes you on journeys, he shows you beauty, he's just plain GOOD. I love his books, you will too.

Great book. Highly recommended

Excellent book. Breaks down the year on the early American homestead plus details/equipment used for select activities. This book even has recipes! Great introduction to early American life and a great source of information.

In the old times in colonial America there were certain times to perform specific tasks. When to cut wood for firewood when to tap maple trees when to mow hay. All seasons had their tasks that needed to be performed. This book will help you to get er done.

The Seasons of America Past by Eric Sloan was excellent in both the illustrations and explanations of the seaons of the past.A good book for those who are beginning to learn about American way of life through the year.

Really enjoy the detail and lateral thinking. Would love to get the others in the series. The lack of tv really brought benefits.

A great inspirational book thank you.

The book was in great shape ,and some good information in it.