Media Monday

Media Monday

Happy Monday :)

This Media Monday post will focus on some of the interesting books that I have come across while working at the Backus-Page House Museum. We have a variety of books in our library here at the museum that the public can have access to during our regular operating hours. 

If you are interested in any of the books for longer periods of time we also have a 

check-out program that you can do as well. 

At the present moment I am really interested in:

"How to be a Victorian" by Ruth Goodman

This book is really neat and breaks down the life of a victorian into what they do every day. The chapters include things like the midday meal, personal grooming etc. One of the most interesting facts that I have learned so far while looking at Ruth Goodman's book is the commonly deformed rib cage that resulted from wearing a corset. (p. 71/back cover). The book provides fantastic imagery from the time period and helps to explain all the concepts more clearly. 

Another book that I have been really interested in is:

"Victorian Farm" by Alex Langlands, Peter Ginn and Ruth Goodman

This book is very similar to the "How to be a Victorian" (written by the same author) and that could be why I enjoy this book as well. This book focuses more on the rural setting of the time period which is a nice contrast to the more city setting that the other book seemed to emulate. The "Victorian Farm" provides sections on farm animals, machinery, crops, crafting and holidays. Similar to the other book I have been looking at the illustrations and diagrams are very detailed and helpful. 

Both of these books would serve as perfect research aids for students taking any sort of pioneering history or writing a paper considering the time period. 

As well as for any teachers who would like some extra information on the time period for any Canadian or pioneer history they may be teaching this year!