Early Pleasures and Pastimes by Bobbie Kalman 1983 Bobbie Kalman's Early Settler Life Series is an institution. This popular collection of books is used in schools and public libraries across the country. The hardships and the joys of the people who built this land are portrayed on every page of The Early Settler Life Series. Their experiences can enrich students' lives. By knowing who built this country, students can come to know and understand themselves and their heritage. Describes the family life, music, worship services, picnics, holidays, courtship, weddings, and seasonal activities of early settlers.
Dunking for apples, music, dancing, parties, and holidays--the early settlers worked hard but they still had time for many of the pastimes we still enjoy today. Neighbors often lived a long way away so settlers especially enjoyed social activities like paying a call on friends. Other simple pleasures included:* fun at home with the family* meeting neighbors at church* parties and picnics after work bees* Easter, Thanksgiving, Hallowe'en, Christmas, and New Year* the pleasures of fishing, hunting, and swimming* children's games: hoops, marbles, hopscotch* indoor activities: silhouettes, shadow gamesDunking for apples, music, dancing, parties, and holidays-the early settlers worked hard but they still had time for many of the pastimes we still enjoy today. Neighbors often lived a long way away so settlers especially enjoyed social actDunking for apples, music, dancing, parties, and holidaysthe early settlers worked hard but they still had time for many of the pastimes we still enjoy today. Neighbors often lived a long way away so settlers especially enjoyed social activities like paying a call on friends. Other simple pleasures included: fun at home with the family meeting neighbors at church parties and picnics after work bees Easter, Thanksgiving, Hallowe'en, Christmas, and New Year the pleasures of fishing, hunting, and swimming children's games: hoops, marbles, hopscotch indoor activities: silhouettes, shadow gamesImagine! the simple pleasure of imagination and friendship. Settlers find pleasure in their surroundings: a cosy fire, warmth and family life, fun in the barnyard and garden and the pleasure of fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, horseback riding, cycling, rollerskating, and bowling.
