The Age of Homespun : Objects and Stories in the Creation of an American Myth (Paperback)

from nedoba

An enjoyable read. Fascinating artifacts and incredible research behind the stories. Almost every chapter includes something about local Natives! Finally, someone has written Native People back into American History. On a scale of 1-10 she gets a 12 in book book.

from nedoba

An enjoyable read. Fascinating artifacts and incredible research behind the stories. Almost every chapter includes something about local Natives! Finally, someone has written Native People back into American History. On a scale of 1-10 she gets a 12 in book book.

from japaul22

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich is one of my favorite nonfiction authors. Her writing often attempts to illuminate the every day lives of those living in the Northeast region of early America, and this book fit that theme. In it, she explores eleven everyday objects that have survived hundreds of years an...

from MHelm1017

This book provides a very evocative portrait of a culture. It also makes me long to visit New England museums to see examples of all of these crafts.

from bnbookgirl

Interesting history of objects, however, a bit too technical for me. I wouls have enjoyed more stories about the items.