Whitehurst, Susan

An introduction to the lives of the early settlers in the Delaware Colony, from the early attempts of the Dutch, Swedes, and English to colonize to Delaware's role in the American Revolution.

Follows the history of the Colony of Connecticut, including its daily life, the interaction of the settlers and Indians, and the political struggle to be free of English rule.

Provides an introduction to life in the Colony of New Hampshire, from its founding to the American Revolution.

Traces the history of Rhode Island from the arrival of the first European settlers in the early seventeenth century through 1790 when it became the thirteenth state to join the Union.

Introduces important people and events in the history of South Carolina from colonization to statehood.

Relates the history of the Colony of Pennsylvania from its founding by William Penn in 1681 to statehood in 1787.

Relates the history of the Colony of New Jersey from its founding in 1664 to statehood in 1787.

Relates the history of the colony of New York from its founding by the Dutch in 1609 to statehood in 1788.