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Author Opal, J. M.

Title Beyond the farm : national ambitions in rural New England / J.M. Opal.

Imprint Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, c2008.
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 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  974.03 Op1b 2008    ---  Available
Description xiv, 261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series Early American studies
Early American studies.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]-255) and index.
Contents Finding independence -- Creating commerce -- Opening households -- Exciting emulation -- Seeking livelihoods -- Pursuing distinction -- Epilogue: Worlds gained and lost.
Subject New England -- History -- 1775-1865.
New England -- Social conditions -- 18th century.
New England -- Rural conditions -- 18th century.
Rural population -- New England -- 18th century.
Ambition -- Social aspects -- New England -- History -- 18th century.
Ambition -- Social aspects -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
National characteristics, American -- History -- 18th century.
ISBN 9780812240627 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0812240626 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Standard No. AU@ 000042215899

 
    
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