Colonial Days: A Historical Reader (1908)

By Wilbur Fisk Gordy

Book Overview

Colonial Days: A Historical Reader is a book written by Wilbur Fisk Gordy and published in 1908. The book is a collection of stories and historical accounts of life in the American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is designed to be used as a textbook for students studying American history, and it covers a wide range of topics, including the founding of the colonies, the struggles of the early settlers, the conflicts between the colonists and Native Americans, the growth of the colonial economy, and the events leading up to the American Revolution.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of colonial life. The chapters are organized chronologically, beginning with the founding of Jamestown in 1607 and ending with the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Each chapter includes a variety of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles, as well as historical accounts written by the author.Throughout the book, Gordy emphasizes the importance of understanding the social, political, and economic factors that shaped life in the colonies. He also highlights the diversity of the colonial experience, noting the differences between the Northern and Southern colonies, as well as the experiences of different groups of people, such as Native Americans, African slaves, and women.Overall, Colonial Days: A Historical Reader is a comprehensive and engaging look at life in the American colonies. It provides readers with a rich understanding of the challenges and triumphs of the early settlers, and it offers valuable insights into the foundations of American society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104085038
• ISBN13: 9781104085032
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"