Historical Fiction About Colonial America

On this page you will find book selections for Early American time period, including the Pilgrims,  colonial times, and the Revolutionary War.

Pilgrims

Landing of the Pilgrims

Landmark Books

9780394846972

List $5.99

 

Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims

By Clyde R. Bulla

9780590440554

$4.99

 

Stories of the Pilgrims, 2nd Edition

Christian Liberty Press

A lovely book of stories with Pilgrim children as the main characters. Reading the Stories of Pilgrims is an interesting way to learn about them. Grade 4

 

9781932971019

$8.95

Sweet Land of Liberty

Charles C. Coffin

Maranatha Publications has reprinted Charles Coffin's 1881 history of the founding of the United States with the desire to make the present generation aware of the role that the founding fathers attributed to Divine Providence.

 

9780938558484

List $14.95

William Bradford Pilgrim Boy

Bradford Smith

"Wonderful children's book sharing remarkable stories of Bradford's life until his death in Plymouth.  Orphaned at a young age he was formed by forces which were providentially preparing him for the great call upon his life."

 Illustrated in black and white. 200 pages,  Trade PB

 

9781893103177

List $9.95

Colonial America and Revolution

The American Twins of the Revolution by Lucy Fitch PerkinsThe American Twins of the Revolution

by Lucy Fitch Perkins, Published by Salem Ridge Press

"General Washington has no money to pay his discouraged troops and twins Sally and Roger are asked by their father, General Priestly, to help hide a shipment of gold which will be used to pay the American soldiers. Unfortunately, British spies have also learned about the gold and will stop at nothing to prevent it from reaching General Washington. Based on a true story, this is a thrilling episode from our nation’s history!"

Story Setting:  The Revolutionary War in 1777

Originally published in 1926; 204 pages; For Ages 8 – Adult

 

9780977678662

List $12.95

Sale $11.95

The White Seneca by Willian W. CanfieldThe White Seneca

by William W. Canfield, Published by Salem Ridge Press

Illustrated by G. A. Harker

In The White Seneca, adventure and suspense, an accurate portrayal of Indian life and many positive character examples all help the reader better understand the roles played by the settlers, the Indians and the British at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. A map of New York State is included in the book to show the actual historical location of towns, forts and events in the story.

The White Seneca was originally published in 1911 and is reprinted by Salem Ridge Press.  It has 286 pages and a softcover.  It is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

 

9780977678600

List $14.95

Sale $13.49

At Seneca Castle by William W. Canfield.At Seneca Castle

by William W. Canfield, Published by Salem Ridge Press

Illustrated by G. A. Harker

At Seneca Castle, the sequel to The White Seneca, combines examples of patriotism, selflessness, loyalty and courage with a sobering look at the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign against the Iroquois nation in 1779. A map of New York State is included in the book to show the actual historical location of towns, forts and events in the story.

At Seneca Castle was originally published in 1912 and is reprinted by Salem Ridge Press.  It has 278 pages and a softcover.  It is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

 

9780977678617

List $14.95

Sale $13.49

Abigail Adams, First Lady of Faith and Courage

By Evelyn Witter, Sowers Series

Early America

9780915134946

List $7.99

Sale $6.99

 

The American Revolution

Bruce Bliven

Landmark Books Reading this book helped me understand the basics of the military strategy of the American War for Independence.

 

9780394846965

List $5.99

True to the Old Flag Hardcover Edition

True to the Old Flag is a tale of the American War for Independence and takes place in America from 1775 to 1783.

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of True to the Old Flag on an MP3 CD.

 

9781887159142

List $21.99

Sale $14.49

 

America’s Paul Revere

Esther Forbes

 

9780395249079

List $10.95

 

Amos Fortune, Free Man

Elizabeth Yates

 

9780140341584

List $6.99

 

Ben and Me

Robert Lawson

 

9780316517300

List $6.99

Sale $6.49

 

Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia

Landmark Books

9780394849287

List $5.99

 

Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin

Marguerite Henry

9780970561800

List $14.95

Sale $13.49

 

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

Jean Lee Latham

9780618250745

$6.95

 

The Courage of Sarah Noble

By Alice Dalgliesh

9780689715402

$4.99

 

Francis Scott Key, God's Courageous Composer

By David Collins, Sowers Series

Early America

9780915134915

List $7.99

Sale $6.99

 

George Washington, Man of Courage and Prayer

By Norma C. Camp, Sowers Series

Early America

9780915134250

List $7.99

Sale $6.99

 

Great Little Madison

Jean Fritz

"Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States."

 

9780698116214

List $6.95

 

Johnny Tremain

Esther Forbes

9780440442509

List $6.50

Sale $5.99

 

The Life of Washington

Josephine Pollard Published by Beautiful Feet Books

Life of Washington by Josephine PollardThe Life of Washington is told in one syllable words.

This "1893 reprint is largely devoted to Washington's life during the American Revolution, however, the main purpose according to the author was to give its young readers a distinct and vivid idea of the exalted character and priceless services of the man who was commonly referred to as the 'Father of his Country .' "  113 pages, Trade PB

9781893103061

List $10.95

The Matchlock Gun

Walt Edmonds

9780698116801

List $6.99

Sale $5.99

 

Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Used for Intermediate Level.

 

9780792265580

List $7.95

 

A More Perfect Union

By Giulio and Betsy Mastro

Used for Primary and Intermediate Levels.

 

9780688101923

List $7.99

Noah Webster, Master of Words

By David Collins, Sowers Series

Early America , Grade 8

 

9780880621588

List $7.99

Sale $6.99

 

Poor Richard

James Daugherty

Biography of Ben Franklin

 

9781893103030

List $16.95

 

The Sign of the Beaver

Elizabeth George Speare

9780440479000

List $6.50

 

The Star Spangled Banner

By Peter Spier

9780440406976

List $10.95

 

Toliver’s Secret

Esther Wood Brady

9780679848042

List $5.99

 

With Wolfe in Canada Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

This is a tale of the French and Indian War. With Wolfe in Canada takes place in Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada during the 1750s to 1760s time period.

Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of With Wolfe in Canada on an MP3 CD.

 

9781887159180

List $21.99

Sale $14.49