Colonies and revolution /
David C. King
- New York : John Wiley, c2003.
- ix, 134 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
- American heritage, American voices .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-131) and index.
Colonizing a new world -- Daily life in colonial America -- Many people, many voices -- Prelude to revolution -- The American Revolution -- Creating a national government.
Presents a picture of life in America prior to and during the American Revolution using excerpts from diaries, advertisements, court proceedings, speeches, and political documents of the day.
0471443913 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)
2002-032430
United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Sources--Juvenile literature. United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Sources--Juvenile literature. United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Sources. United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Sources.