to 1775

Presents a collection of funny but true facts about colonial America.

Eight accounts retold from historical sources of indentured servants in colonial America, including children who were kidnapped and sold into servitude, a girl who indentured herself, and a student indentured as punishment for stealing library books.

Describes the working methods, products, houses and shops, town and country trades, and individual and group enterprises of colonial American skilled craftsmen.

A biography of John Jay, the first Supreme Court Chief Justice of the United States examining his life and political influence in the foundation of the new nation.

Describes the life of Robert Livingston, including his involvement in the American Revolution, the building of New York State, and the Louisiana Purchase.

Traces the events which led to the Declaration of Independence, with emphasis on the events in Williamsburg, Virginia.

A young girl in colonial Maine manages to catch a bear in an unusual way.