Colonial days in old New York

"Colonial Days in Old New York" by Alice Morse Earle is a journey back in time to discover the lives of Dutch settlers who shaped early New York. This book looks at their everyday routines, social lives, and the impact of their cultural background on the colony. It highlights a morning in colonial Albany, filled with the sounds of cowbells and horns, setting the stage for the daily lives of industrious men and women. Men were dedicated to their various jobs and forms of trade, while women were focused on running their households. Earle emphasizes the Dutch settlers' hard work and their important role in building both their unique community and the beginning of New York's culture.