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At Day's Close
Night in Times Past
Book • 2005
This book by A. Roger Ekirch delves into the history of nighttime in Western society from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
It examines various aspects of nocturnal life, including sleep patterns, the use of moonlight and candlelight, nighttime activities such as reading, socializing, and crime, and the impact of artificial lighting on societal attitudes and behaviors.
Ekirch draws on a wide range of sources, including diaries, correspondence, memoirs, court records, and illustrations to paint a detailed picture of the 'forgotten half of the human experience'.
The book also discusses the concept of 'first and second sleep' and the demystification of darkness as lighting technologies advanced.
It examines various aspects of nocturnal life, including sleep patterns, the use of moonlight and candlelight, nighttime activities such as reading, socializing, and crime, and the impact of artificial lighting on societal attitudes and behaviors.
Ekirch draws on a wide range of sources, including diaries, correspondence, memoirs, court records, and illustrations to paint a detailed picture of the 'forgotten half of the human experience'.
The book also discusses the concept of 'first and second sleep' and the demystification of darkness as lighting technologies advanced.
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