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The colonial wars The colonial wars Alden R. Carter Chronicles the history of the Colonial Wars, also called the French and Indian Wars, which gave the British control of North America. OL103069W
The shoemaker The shoemaker Ann Heinrichs "Explore the life of a colonial shoemaker and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher. OL14853665W
Colonies and revolution Colonies and revolution King, David C. Find out what life was like in colonial America from the people who lived it! This first book in the American Heritage American Voices series will give you a rare glimpse into the day-to-day exper… OL14855377W
The colonies The colonies Rebecca Stefoff Discusses the establishment of European settlements and colonies in North America during the 1600s, the growth of slavery, and relations with Indians. OL15036141W
Life in the Colonies Life in the Colonies Emily R. Smith The colonies were the birthplace of the United States made up of people that came from various backgrounds seeking religious freedom, wealth, and success. Daily life for the colonists was different d… OL15175009W
Homes in Colonial America Homes in Colonial America Thomas, Mark Simple text and photographs depict homes in Colonial America, describing their interiors, exteriors, and such typical features as fireplaces and outhouses. OL15843270W
The tavern at the ferry The tavern at the ferry Edwin Tunis Describes the development of settlements, taverns, and ferry crossings along the Pennsylvania and New Jersey shores of the Delaware River and the events leading to Washington's crossing of this river… OL15845444W
America's beginnings America's beginnings Tony Williams At a time when surveys reveal that Americans know less and less about our past, Tony Williams provides entertaining and informative descriptions of 50 key events-some known and some forgotten- that s… OL15975570W
Colonial America Colonial America Allison Lassieur "Describes the people and events involved during the colonial years before the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of an indentured Virginia se… OL15998737W
The real story on the weapons and battles of Colonial America The real story on the weapons and battles of Colonial America Kristine Carlson Asselin "Describes various weapons and battles of the colonial period in America"--Provided by publisher. OL16126515W
Colonial families Colonial families Verna Fisher Discusses what family life was like in Colonial America. OL16597959W
Freedom bound Freedom bound Christopher L. Tomlins "Freedom Bound is about the origins of modern America. It is a history of colonizing, work, and civic identity from the beginnings of English presence on the mainland until the Civil War"--Provided b… OL16920586W
Inventing a Christian America Inventing a Christian America Steven K. Green Among the most enduring themes in American history is the idea that the United States was founded as a Christian nation. A pervasive narrative in everything from school textbooks to political comment… OL17639327W
Ghost walls Ghost walls Sally M. Walker Award-winning author Sally M. Walker brings colonial American history to life through the discovery of an important homestead in seventeenth century Maryland. She follows the painstaking work of scie… OL19987102W
Caesar Rodney Caesar Rodney Susan McCarthy Melchiore 80 p. : 24 cm OL221704W
In search of empire In search of empire James S. Pritchard,James Pritchard,James S. Pritchard,Pritchard, James S The decades between 1670 and 1730 were the most formative in the history of the French colonies in the Americas. A sufficient number of migrants arrived from France and Africa to create settlements, … OL2444174W
Strange new land Strange new land Peter H. Wood Discusses the lives of blacks in the American colonies, from the 16th century when slaves were first brought over by the Spanish to the onset of the American Revolution. OL3752754W
Colonial life Colonial life Rebecca Stefoff Presents the history of the British colonies in North America, beginning with the Jamestown settlement, through excerpts from letters, pamphlets, journal entries, and other documents of the time. OL56011W
A timeline of the First Continental Congress A timeline of the First Continental Congress Maxine Rosaler Provides a chronological look at the history of the American colonies when their leaders were struggling with decisions about whether rebellion was the right response to the tyranny of Great Britain. OL5841813W
White cargo White cargo Don Jordan Thousands of Britons lived and died in bondage in Britain's American colonies. OL8693220W
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