Examines the history of Maryland, from its colonization by England to the early years of its statehood. Includes brief biographical sketches of individuals prominent in Maryland's history.
Surveys the history of the colony of Connecticut from its early days up through the American Revolution. Includes biographical sketches of prominent individuals.
Traces the history of New Hampshire from the time of Indian settlements, through the arrival of the first colonists, to the ratification of the Constitution in 1788 which made it the ninth state. Includes brief biographies of people in New Hampshire's history.
Presents the history, economy, culture, and people of the Virginia colony from the early Indian settlements to the Revolution. Includes brief biographies of prominent individuals in Virgina's history.
A history of the colony, which began with the settling of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, until its becoming the sixth state of the Union. Includes brief biographical sketches of individuals prominent in Massachusetts' history.
Traces the history of the Dutch colony beginning with the years it was inhabited only by Indians to the time it became the eleventh state. Includes biographical sketches on famous New Yorkers such as Hiawatha, Peter Minuit, and Captain Kidd.
Describes the history and people of South Carolina from its earliest settlements to statehood in 1788. Includes biographical sketches of individuals prominent in South Carolina's history.
Traces the history of Rhode Island to 1790 when it became the last colony to ratify the Constitution. Includes biographical sketches on individuals prominent in Rhode Island's history.
A history of the colony of Pennsylvania, from the time of the earliest European settlers to after the battle for independence that resulted in statehood. Includes brief biographies of people from Pennsylvania's history.
Traces the history and people of the colonial period in North Carolina. Includes biographical sketches on individuals prominent in North Carolina's history.