Women of Colonial America: 13 Stories of Courage and Survival in the New World

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An authentic, rich tapestry of womens lives in colonial America.

Using a host of primary sources, author Brandon Marie Miller recounts the roles, hardships, and daily lives of Native American, European, and African women in 17th- and 18th-century colonial America. Hard work proved a constant for most womenthey ensured their familys survival through their skills while others sold their labor or lived in bondage as indentured servants and slaves. Elizabeth Ashbridge survived an abusive indenture to become a Quaker preacher, Anne Bradstreet penned epic poetry while raising eight children in the wilderness, Anne Hutchinson went toe-to-toe with Puritan authorities, Margaret Hardenbroeck Philipse built a trade empire in New Amsterdam, and Martha Corey lost her life in the vortex of Salems witch hunt. With strength, courage, resilience, and resourcefulness, these women and many others played a vital role in the mosaic of life in colonial America.

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"A worthy addition to women's history shelves." --VOYA
"Readers of all ages will find these meticulously researched biographical profiles fascinating and inspirational." --The Midwest Book Review
"The biographies in this book offer an in-depth look at the roles, hardships, and daily lives of women in Colonial America." --Learning
"This book acquaints readers with primary source documents alongside research materials and reference documents, giving readers a complete picture of women who dared and made a difference." --School Library Connection
"[Author Brandon Marie] Miller maintains a balance between objective historical accounts and personal biographies." --Publishers Weekly
"A strong option for those looking for more materials on women's contributions to American history." --School Library Journal
"A valuable and entertaining resource for both budding historians and those seeking biographical information on a few of the many nearly forgotten women of that time." --Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Owen Hurd is a former editor at several Chicago publishers and is now a freelance writer. Gary Johnson is president of the Chicago History Museum.