Colonies and Revolution

This book presents firsthand accounts of what life was like in colonial times.

The first book in the exciting new "American Heritage[registered] American Voices" series gives readers a rare glimpse into the day to day experiences of early Americans.

This rich resource explores many facets of colonial society and culture through a wide variety of primary source material, from major historical documents like the Declaration of Independence to revealing everyday artifacts, such as the diary of Anna Green Winslow, a twelve year old growing up in Boston in the 1770s.

Examining everything from court transcripts of the Salem witch trials to early magazine advertisements, "American Heritage American Voices Colonies and Revolution" provides a richly textured portrait of a bygone time.