by Edwin Tunis
First published 1976
Edwin Tunis examines the craftsmen and artisans who built Colonial America's economic foundation. The book reveals how skilled workers operated in diverse settings, from bustling town shops and early manufactories to quiet home workshops, village stores, and rural forges. Tunis illustrates the various types of labor these colonial workers performed, showing how their efforts laid the groundwork for American industry. Through detailed descriptions and visual documentation, the author captures the daily reality of these craftspeople and their essential role in shaping the colonies. The book offers readers a comprehensive look at how American manufacturing began, tracing the transition from individual artisan work to organized industrial production through the experiences of the people who made it happen.
Genres: history, business, non-fiction, american-history
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-nonfiction
Setting: America, Colonial America
Period: Colonial Era
159 pages · Hardcover · Thomas Y. Crowell Co