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The Puritan Folk Reviling the Side of Early New England Life
Readable fragments describe Puritan life and customs in early New England including an anniversary day against April Fool's, infant baptism practices, arranged marriages, bridal thefts, early cooking methods, and household rules. The piece mentions dress, baptism, weddings, feasts, and odd recipes reflecting colonial life and values.
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