The Colonial Cavalier; or, Southern Life before the Revolution

"The Colonial Cavalier; or, Southern Life before the Revolution" by Maud Wilder Goodwin is a glimpse into the world of the initial Southern colonists, particularly the Cavalier class in Virginia and other colonies, before the Revolution. The book paints a vibrant picture of their social lives, exploring their values, relationships, and the challenges they faced in a new land, contrasting their existence with that of the Puritan settlers in early America. It explains why they settled in the South, how their communities were built, and how they protected their way of life while dealing with the difficulties of colonial living.