Bibliography

My List
Colonial America to 1763 / Purvis, Thomas L., 973 PUR c1999.
Child life in colonial days / Earle, Alice Morse, 973.2 EAR c1993.
Colonial life / Stefoff, Rebecca, 973.2 STE c2003.
Colonial living / Tunis, Edwin, 973.2 TUN [1957]

First "Official" Blog Entry

Hello Mr. Jewett and fellow pupils !! This is my first blog post about Entertainment in the 18th and 19th centuries.The reason I want to do Entertainment as my topic is of course, because I love to be entertained. Entertainment is such a huge part of American’s lives today that it is important to look back at how it evolved. According to Nielsen Media Research's latest report the average American household watches 8 hours and 15 minutes of television in a 24 hour period. The average amount of time per person is about 4 and a half hours. This shows how much Americans truly rely on the need to be entertained. But of course, back in the 1700’s they didn’t have television or movies so they relied on other things to keep them from the boredom of colonial life. Many of these things were very wholesome and “family friendly” such as reading bible scriptures, playing with hand-made dolls, and singing songs. Some of the older folk (particularly the important men) took enjoyment in more lewd scandalous activities such as drinking in excess and prostitutes.I want to learn about entertainment in colonial times because I want to find out what the people did for enjoyment and personal relaxation. I want to look into the seedy underbelly of people in the 18th and 19th centuries. Because of my love of being constantly entertained I want to look into what forms of entertainment are still around and forms have disappears or have led to new ways to be entertained. Peace in the Middle East.

First Blog Entry

Hey Mr. Jewett!!!!!