Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
A new beginnng: from 1607 to 1776 -- Terrible tanner -- Stinky scavengers -- Forced, foul work -- Dangerous doctors -- Horrible hatters -- Weathered whalers -- The changing colonies.
Summary:
Get ready to be grossed out as you read about some of the nastiest jobs in Colonial America. This book highlights all of the most disgusting and unwanted jobs of the time.
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