Synopsis
Provides a history of Georgia from before the arrival of European explorers in the sixteenth century to its statehood in 1788.
Children's Literature
Chartered in 1732 by King George II of England, Georgia was one of the last colonies to be established in America. It was not until 1752 that Georgia was officially acknowledged by the English sovereign as a royal colony. Slightly more than two decades later, Georgians joined their colonial cousins in the other twelve colonies as rebels against the crown. Ultimately, Georgia was to become the fourth state to endorse the Federal Constitution and become part of the Union. The story of the settlers of Georgia who made it a viable place to live is a fascinating one. Part of that saga is presented in this illustrated volume of "The Colonies" series. Author Tamara Britton demonstrates a reasonable feel for the subject matter and follows the prescribed format for the series, thereby producing an introductory book that may interest younger readers. Britton incorporates a number of colorful illustrations of life in colonial Georgia to underscore the points made in the sparse text. Topics such as the evolution of Georgia's government, initial explorations and settlements, family life, and childhood in the colony are each presented in one-page chapters. In this manner, the author attempts to cover a wide field with relatively few words. This approach produces a book that may be of value in augmenting classroom or home study of the broader topic of colonial history. 2001, ABDO Publishing Company, Romaneck