Publisher's Synopsis
Drawing on primary resources such as early broadsides, passenger ship lists and letters, this book vividly portrays the lives of women in early America from the 1600s to the beginnings of the American Revolution in the 1770s. Faced with the tasks such as bearing children and making a home far from the comforts of Europe, colonial women had to be strong, courageous and resourceful. Through rich details, intriguing anecdotes and more, this in-depth history offers insight into the lives of the women who played a vital role in shaping America. Ages 10-16.
