What Really Happened in Colonial Times: A Collection of Historical Biographies

This collection of historical biographies geared toward 8-14-year-olds presents the lives of ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary deeds during the Colonial time period. Illustrated with stunning portraits, this inspiring compilation of stories describes with historical accuracy and age-appropriate content the quality character and unbending determination of Pocahontas, Lady Alicia Lisle, James Cook, Rachel Walker Revere, Lord Admiral Nelson, Catherine Ferguson, Lucretia Mott and Narcissa Whitman.