Massachusetts

Children's Literature

In 1620, the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock. Thus began European settlement of what was to eventually become Massachusetts Colony. Over the years the people of Massachusetts were to experience warfare, witch trials, religious fanaticism, revolution, and settlement. As part of the original thirteen colonies, Massachusetts has a long and storied history. That historical tale is well told in this illustrated work. In Massachusetts Deborah H. DeFord traces the history of the people of Massachusetts from the time of its original colonization through the American Revolution. Along the way the author of this volume in the "Life in the Thirteen Colonies" series presents readers with a fact-filled and capably written review of key people, places, and events that helped shape Massachusetts' history. Topics such as religious intolerance, relationships with Native Americans, revolutionary ideology, and common types of livelihoods all are presented in a meaningful way. Through a combination of vivid illustrations and a readable text Deborah DeFord offers readers a fine introduction to the history of one of the first colonies. 2004, Children's Press, Ages 10 to 14.
—Greg M. Romaneck