colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Examines the history, way of life, and important people and places of colonial South Carolina.

A history of North Carolina from the founding of the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island in 1587 to the ratification of the State constitution in 1789.

Traces the history of Connecticut from the arrival of the first settlers in 1632 through the ratification of the Constitution in 1788.

Traces the history of New Hampshire from its discovery to its ratification of the Constitution. Includes a list of colonial sights in modern New Hampshire.

Introduces various crafts that flourished during the colonial era and gives instructions for making replicas of many representative items.

Traces the history of the ninth colony to be founded in America from the arrival of its first settlers to its ratification of the Constitution in 1787.

A history of the 13 colonies from the settlement of Jamestown to the Revolutionary War.

Looks at the life of Puritan minister Cotton Mather, discussing his faith, family, writings, and role in the Salem Witch Trials.

Text and illustrations chronicle the life and achievements of controversial seventeenth-century Separatist Roger Williams, who founded the colony of Rhode Island and served three terms as its president; also includes a glossary, chronology, colonial time line, and further reading list.