1600-1775, colonial period

Maps on lining papers. A narrative account of the eighteenthcentury struggle of England and France in the Iroquois territory for dominance.

An introduction to what was like for those living in New York when it was the Dutch colony of New Netherland, describing how the colony was created, who the leaders were, what it was like for the families who lived there, what happened when the British took over, and how British rule changed the colony.

An introduction to life in the British colony of New York that explores how the British took over rule from the Dutch, how they governed the colony, what life was like for those living in the colony during the French and Indian War, what clothes, food, and homes were like, how the colonists fought against the British, and other related topics.

Introduces the leaders of colonial New York, focusing on the roles they played and how they shaped New York's future.

A history of Pennsylvania from the explorers of the seventeenth century to the American Revolution.

Tells the story of colonial New Hampshire, from the arrival of explorers to the Revolution, discussing the colony's economy, relations with Native Americans, and other topics.

Describes a typical day in the life of Benjamin Rush, a physician in colonial Philadelphia, discussing his training, some of the diseases and other ailments he treated, his service as an army surgeon, and his work to improve conditions for women, slaves, and others.

Describes the daily life and important events in the American colonies during the time of British rule.

Ann, a young girl in eighteenth-century Williamsburg, wants to become a doctor like her father, but she is not allowed even to study Latin or mathematics.

Describes the history of the thirteen original English colonies in America, including their early exploration, settlement, and regional differences.