Childhood and family in Canadian history

Concentrating on children's own experiences and the character of family life, this exciting collection of original essays is designed to integrate the role of children into studies of Canada's past. Drawing on archaeological evidence, paintings, photographs, census records, case files, and parish rolls, the contributors to this volume draw a fascinating portrait of the lives of Canadian children from the seventeenth century onward, describing child labour practices, the many different modes of child-rearing, the family structure and economy, and the lives of children in and outside of institutions. Together, these articles constitute a strong, rich addition to Canadian social history.