colonial life

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.

Discusses some of the key people and events in Delaware's history, from the arrival of the first explorers in the 1600s to becoming the first state in 1787. Includes biographical sketches on individuals prominent in Delaware's history.

Describes the plantations that existed in the southern United States into the nineteenth century, examining what life was like for the owners of these large farming communities, their children, and the slaves.

Examines American life from colonial times to 1763, providing information about the climate, natural history, geography, Native Americans, the economy, population, diet and health, religion, government, cities, prominent people, education, culture, and crime.

Uses personal stories and primary source material to focus on the changes in the lives of American women of all ethnic and economic backgrounds and to discuss the variety and importance of their experiences.

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