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Daily Life

Learn about 18th century daily life from these Internet resources.

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    Web Link Colonial Kitchens

    Ever wonder what was in a colonial kitchen? Find out from this interesting page on the Replitiques web site.

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    Web Link Colonial Soap Making

    A short history of soap making can be had from the Soap Factory web site.

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    Web Link Tasting history

    Learn about some places that Washington ate at in this article written by Cathy Hainer, from USA TODAY.

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    Web Link Historic Boys Clothing

    This is an interesting site for those interested in what boys wore in times past. Loads of information can be found here.

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    Web Link The History of Costume

    This site is the history of costume with images of clothing worn in the past. Useful for Living history reenactors who want or need pictorial information.

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    Web Link International Fan Collector's Guild

    The hand fan was a necessity in 18th century society. Women used them to subtly communicate their wishes. This site contains information and resources about the history of the fan.

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    Web Link Kanik's Korner Patterns

    Patterns for 18th century style clothing can be found here including patterns for Accessories. This web site also offers research assistance and consulting.

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    Web Link The Kilt in the 18th Century

    This is an interesting history of the Scottish Kilt, as it applies to 18th century life. This page is from the Reconstructing History web site.

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    Web Link The Needle Woman

    Master Embroiderer Christine James embroiders and beads wedding gowns, vests, necklaces, Christening gowns and more.

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    Web Link The Regency Fashion Page

    You will find tons of information and resources on this well researched site, including images of the clothing worn during the period.

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    Web Link Reproduction Fabrics

    This site is an online source for cotton reproduction fabrics: quilting fabrics, costume fabrics, and indigo's.

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    Web Link Etiquette, 1704

    Read about what the Duchess of Orleans wrote about etiquette in the French court here. She was married to the king's brother, the much younger Duchess of Bourgogne to the king's grandson. Here the obsessive concern with manners is well-evidenced.

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    Web Link The Forest History Society

    This is the homepage of the Forest History Society. The society links the past to the future by identifying, collecting, preserving, interpreting, and disseminating information on the history of interactions between people, forests, and their related resources.

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    Web Link History of Salt

    Read the role salt played in history from the Salt Institute web site.

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    Web Link Irish Duel Code (1777)

    This code was adopted at the Clonmel Assizes in the Summer of 1777. It is an eye opening document for those interested in just how accurate pistols were in this time period. This is from the Ring of Steel theatrical combat organization.

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    Web Link Lifestyles and Culture of the Revolution

    Learn about the lifestyles and culture of the colonies before and during the American Revolution.

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    Web Link Scottish Culture FAQ

    Read this FAQ on the Scottish culture Usenet newsgroup.

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    Web Link The Age of Johnson

    Volume 10 of the Cambridge history of English and American Literature covers the age of Johnson. It includes an outline for easy navigation.

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    Web Link The Beckford Project

    This web-page, maintained by Kevin Berland, is dedicated to William Beckford (1760-1844), the English novelist, bibliophile, traveler, collector, and builder.

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    Web Link A Celebration of Women Authors

    This is a huge web site that contains Women Authors throughout the ages.  This particular page is a listing of Women Authors in the 18th century. The Editor is Mary Mark Ockerbloom

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    Web Link Compilation of Poems

    Take a look at this compilation of 18th century poems by different poets.

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    Web Link Eighteenth-Century Resources -- Literature

    A reference resource of sites pertaining to 18th century Literature, papers and bibliographies.

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    Web Link English Literature

    The Voice of the shuttle, English literature page can be found here. Excellent resource. Searchable as well.

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    Web Link HTI American Verse Project

    From the University of Michigan, browse through the collected works of American Poetry prior to 1920.

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    Web Link Longfellow's Poem

    Longfellow's Poem about Revere's famous ride. One should note that Longfellow took poetic license when he wrote this.

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    Web Link The Man In The Iron Mask

    Read the novel about the famous mystery man in french history by Alexander Dumas in 1846.

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    Web Link Marquis de Sade Letters

    This is a collection of letters written by the Marquee De Sade. Warning: This is not for children.

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    Web Link MERCY or A Puritan Revolutionary: a comedy in two acts by Richard Seltzer

    "Mercy is based on the lives of Mercy Otis Warren and General Johnny Burgoyne." This is the hilarious side of the American Revolution in its finest. A definite winner.

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    Web Link Modes of Reading, and Modes of Reading Swift

    Learn the different modes of reading literature, especially reading Swift from this interesting article.

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    Web Link The Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page

    This Web site contains over 1500 Johnson quotes. This site includes a biography, timeline, a topical guide and more.

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    Web Link SHARP Web

    SHARP Web is a collection of resources for scholars and students of the history of print culture in any place, language, or period.

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    Web Link An Armory of European Nations

    This collection constitutes an armory of European nations in 1760. It includes descriptions and an image of the family shields of each monarchy. Comes from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot. The sites web master is François Velde.

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    Web Link Bibliography of 18th Century Class

    This is a bibliography of sources on Class in the 18th century, prepared by Ginger Thornton.

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    Web Link British Titles of Nobility

    Learn about the British Nobility and titles from this interesting site. It contains useful information and history of the Nobility class.

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    Web Link A Glossary of European Titles

    This site is a good glossary finding information about the European titles including why and how the are used.

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    Web Link Italian Titles of Nobility

    This page describes the history of Italian nobility and its use from the past to the present.

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    Web Link Nobility in France

    This site discusses the French nobility and other titles. It includes a bibliography for further study.

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    Web Link The Real Titles of Nobility FAQ

    This site explains why a proposed constitutional amendment during the 19th century barring Americans from accepting titles of nobility failed. It also has some background for nobility titles.

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    Web Link History of Freemasonry

    From the Masonic Information Center web site, read this short history of this organization.

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    Web Link The Illuminati

    The Wikipedia website is a short history of the secret society known as the Illuminati. They supposedly exist today and are in the business of secret rule of the world.

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    Web Link 18th Century Bibles & Other Literature

    This website is dedicated to the preservation of the historical accuracy and to present the great Christian literature of the 1700's to as many living history enthusiasts as possible.

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