colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Presents a collection of writing about America from journals, diaries, political documents, religious sermons, and poetry and includes Native American mythology, European settlement writings, and literature from the time when the United States was found.

A collection of critical essays examining how Franklin's writings have influenced American attitudes.

A biography of an African girl brought to New England as a slave in 1761 who became famous on both sides of the Atlantic as the first Black poet in America.

Examines the relationship between the Pilgrims who came to American on the "Mayflower" in 1620 and the Wampanoag Indians who lived in the area, describing how the Native Americans helped the Englishmen survive in the wilderness.

A biography of the former slave, Phillis Wheatley, who became known as a poet and social commentator.

Describes colonial history from the point of view of minorities and women.

Surveys the life of Phillis Wheatley, a girl brought to America as a slave in 1761 who gained brief fame as a poet after being taught to read and write by her master. Presented in English and Spanish.