pbThis book presents a unique perspective on life in Colonial England, exposing many misconceptions and depicting how elements of its culture that are typically regarded as marginal--such as the activities of pirates--actually had an extensive impact of the populace.b pThe daily lives of most colonial New Englanders were much more colorful and exotic than the drab, pious picture many of us have in mind. iDaily Life in Colonial New Englandi exposes as myth much of what we might believe about this era and reveals surprising truths--for example, that sex was openly discussed in Colonial times and was regarded as a welcome necessity of married life, and that women had more legal and marital rights than they did in the 19th century. pThe book describes topics such as the legal and sexual rights of women, the extent of infant mortality the lives of underclass citizens who formed the majority in New England, such as indentured servants, African slaves, debtors, and criminals and the integral