Historian Edward Field\'s lively and informative examination of American Colonial taverns and inns sheds light on the Social Life of towns and villages in the 1600s and 1700s.
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It is apparent that inns were the central hub of activity in the villages and small townships that constituted Colonial North America.
Writing at the end of the 19 th century, Field makes use of a variety of sources that mention the tavern and its role.
Historian Edward Field\'s lively and informative examination of American Colonial taverns and inns sheds light on the Social Life of towns and villages in the 1600s and 1700s