Child Life in Colonial Days


Read by Susan Morin

(4.3 stars; 10 reviews)

The accounts of old-time child life gathered for this book are wholly unconscious and full of honesty and simplicity, not only from the attitude of the child, but from that of his parents, guardians, and friends. The records have been made from affectionate interest, not from scientific interest; no profound search has been made for motives or significance, but the proof they give of tenderness and affection in the family are beautiful to read and to know. - Summary taken from Foreword of book. (11 hr 57 min)

Chapters

Dedication and Foreword 10:27 Read by Susan Morin
Babyhood 52:23 Read by Susan Morin
Children's Dress 55:18 Read by Susan Morin
Schools and School Life 44:13 Read by Susan Morin
Women Teachers and Girl Scholars 52:02 Read by Susan Morin
Hornbook and Primer 23:04 Read by Susan Morin
School-books 32:21 Read by Susan Morin
Penmanship and Letters 26:55 Read by Susan Morin
Diaries and Commonplace Books 25:08 Read by Susan Morin
Childish Precocity 29:31 Read by Susan Morin
Oldtime Discipline 34:47 Read by Susan Morin
Manners and Courtesy 31:48 Read by Susan Morin
Religious Thought and Training 40:59 Read by Susan Morin
Religious Books 27:27 Read by Susan Morin
Story and Picture Books 1:06:00 Read by Susan Morin
Children's Diligence 29:49 Read by Susan Morin
Needlecraft and Decorative Arts 33:28 Read by Susan Morin
Games and Pastimes 34:47 Read by Susan Morin
Children's Toys 21:29 Read by Susan Morin
Flower Lore of Children 46:01 Read by Susan Morin

Reviews


(5 stars)

Susan's voice is like nails on a chalkboard. Haven't made it through a lot of books because of her voice.

Best voice on LibriVox!


(5 stars)

Susan Morin’s voice is soothing and reassuring, even while reading about colonial discipline towards children. Very interesting indeed.