---- Tamara P Duvall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Likewise, while I'm sure that the American Pilgrims -- in search of purity once again -- would have rolled back the excesses quite a bit (possibly even back to zero), the trend wouldn't have lasted for very long.
One of the few things I can remember from taking "History of Colonial America" (about 35 years ago, so don't ask me for details) was that the Puritans saw wealth as proof of God's grace. That quickly translated to a search for, and showing of, wealth as proof of one's religious sincerity. I remember having to read a treatise from that time about this, but can't remember the author or anything else of a citation. This would, however, explain the rapid return of finery among the supposedly austere Puritans. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
