These 93 stories provide a unique insight into the lives of mostly ordinary colonial people who lived in extraordinary times. Read the first description of the New World in the exploring ship captain's logbook, a letter from the first indentured servant, and the trial of Bridget Bishop, the first person hung for witchcraft in Salem. Compare the diary of the richest man in Virginia to Mary Cooper's diary wherein she longed for rest from her labors.Read 16-year-old George Washington's Rules of Civility, the pathetic letter from near-destitute indentured Elizabeth Sprig, Benjamin Franklin's account of Grime's confession and hanging, John Adams' defense of British soldiers in the Boston Massacre, and the first prayer given in the First Continental Congress.Read 16-year-old Sally Wister's diary of the battle of Germantown, a journal of the participants in the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere's account of his Midnight Ride, and newspaper accounts of President Washington's death and funeral.

From 1774 to 1776, Emma describes in her journal her stay in Boston, where she witnesses the British blockade and spies for the American militia. Features hand-printed text, drawings, and marginal notes.

My Colonial Journal for Girls is an interactive journaling notebook that combines lessons in Colonial / Revolutionary War History with daily journaling and writing projects. The journal is divided into three units: Early Colonial Life, Revolutionary War Home Life, and History of the American Revolution. Each section includes weekly "Diary Days" and the writing of a short story on the final day of the unit. This journal is perfect for classroom or homeschool use. Parents may use it in conjunction with their child's social studies curriculum. It also makes a great summer-long project for kids to learn more about their early American History! The culmination of the 50-day experience is the writing of the "My Masterpiece" short story, which kids can enter in the yearly Short Story Competition at mycolonialjournal.com. A companion My Colonial Journal for Boys is also available. **For kids age 9-12.

It makes for essential reading.