Leonard Everett Fisher

Introduces the history of blacksmithing and discusses the techniques, products, well-known blacksmiths, and commercial importance of this trade in colonial America.

A history of woodworking craftsmen in colonial America, describing their tools, materials, and workmanship.

Describes the advent of the wig as a fashion necessity in France and England, illustrates popular styles of eighteenth-century wigs, and explains the colonial wigmaker's technique in construction and care of the wig.

Surveys the history and technique of shoemaking in colonial America.

Gives a short history of American papermaking before the Revolution, and describes the processes used by the colonial papermakers, from the separating of rag fibers to the final finishing or glazing.

Describes how four staples--candles, soap, brooms, and cider--were made in colonial times.

A history of the building well known as a fortress during Texas's fight for independence, which has also served as a mission, barracks, military supply post, warehouse, and general store.

A history of immigration through the port of New York, with special focus on the processing at Ellis Island.

Discusses the history of the pyramids of Teotihuacan and of the Aztecs, how they evolved from the Toltecs, how they lived and worshipped, and how they were overcome by the Spaniards.

Describes what education and the schools were like in colonial times.