The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the 1800s (Writer's Guides to Everyday Life)
Few reference books include as many fascinating, informative facts as this one does! Packed with details of nineteenth-century life, Marc McCutcheon leaves no stone unturned.  This dictionary-style reference guide includes details of every facet of life-- fashion and clothing, courtship and marriage rituals, slang terms, popular foods, common occupations, health and medicine, and much more.  Of particular interest are the sections on the Civil War and life on the range.  There is also a special section on types of crime, crime terms and criminal statistics.  Mr. McCutcheon even includes helpful chronologies of noted books, magazines, innovations, popular songs and special events.  Never again will you worry about what song your heroine should be singing in 1869! (Little Brown Jug is a good choice.)  Each chapter includes numerous quotes from magazines and novels of the era, illustrating proper word usage.  Although the novice writer will find this book particularly helpful, seasoned professionals will also find numerous bits of trivia that may be new to Them.  The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the 1800's will appeal to all writers who want to add authenticity to their writing.  Though it is not intended to replace other historical references, it will be a welcome addition to any writer's research library.  If you have ever been frustrated and unable to find an obscure fact, this is the place to look! Fascinating and comprehensive!  A must-have for every historical romance writer! Marc McCutcheon does a phenomenal job of collecting historical information and compiling it into one easy-to-read volume!       The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the 1800's will save you many trips to the library!Kristina Wright  --Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc.  All rights reserved--FromLiterary Times