I am trying to find what materials were available [land and sea] in the
Hampton's and other Long Island area from 1640 - 1700 that could be used to
build their homes provide materials for light, household, farming
implements, etc.
I have read that they lived in caves [natural or man-made]; however, I do
not believe that the landscape of the area lends itself to cave living until
shelters could be built.
It is my understanding that there were not craft-persons among the first
settlers so they had to rely on their own ingenuity and skillfulness.
Thank you for any help!

BettyLou Hand Boysen
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