Bobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities series provides a close-up view of how people in North America lived more than two hundred years ago. Have fun learning about early homes and the settler community, what people wore and the crafts they made, how settlers made their living, how they spent their leisure time, and the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlers. Visiting a Village, In this updated edition, Visiting a Village provides an ideal introduction to understanding the concept of community. Find out why communities grew in particular locations. Read about the people who traded their goods and services in early communities, such as the miller, the sawyer, the storekeeper, and the metal and woodworkers. Book jacket.