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Domestic Life in Virginia in the Seventeenth Century

By Annie Lash Jester
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The booklet examines domestic life in seventeenth-century Virginia, arguing that establishment of households was essential to colonial stability and economic enterprise. It surveys motives for colonization including hopes for wealth, opening trade routes, population pressures, and the search for raw materials and markets. Descriptions of dwellings and plantations emphasize architecture, mills, orchards, gardens and vineyards, and household industries that produced cloth, leather, dairy and cider. Attention is given to the roles of women, servants, and artisanal labor in sustaining homes, and to how household production linked private life to broader colonial commerce.

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Annie Lash Jester

Annie Lash Jester was an American author and historian known for her work on early American domestic life. Her notable book, "Domestic Life in Virginia in the Seventeenth Century," provides a detailed examination of the social and cultural practices of Virginia during this formative period. Through her research, Jester contributes to the understanding of the complexities of life in colonial America, highlighting the roles of family, community, and economy. Her insights remain valuable for those interested in American history and the evolution of domestic spaces.

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