Traces the history and people of the colonial period in North Carolina.

Examines the history of the New Jersey colony from its beginnings to its achievement of statehood after the Revolutionary War. Includes profiles of significant individuals such as Lewis Morris, the Reverend John Witherspoon, and Molly Pitcher.

Describes the history and people of South Carolina from its earliest settlements to statehood in 1788.

The Delaware Colony

by Dennis Brindell Fradin

Published 1 September 1992
Discusses some of the key people and events in Delaware's history, from the arrival of the first explorers in the 1600s to becoming the first state in 1787.

A history of the colony of Pennsylvania, from the time of the earliest European settlers to the aftermath of the battle for independence that resulted in statehood. Includes biographical sketches of some individuals prominent in Pennsylvania history.

Traces the history of the Dutch colony beginning with the years it was inhabited only by Indians to the time it became the eleventh state. Includes biographical sketches on famous New Yorkers such as Hiawatha, Peter Minuit, and Captain Kidd.

A history of the colony, which began with the settling of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, until its becoming the sixth state of the Union. Includes brief biographies of notable colonial-era people.


The Maryland Colony

by Dennis Brindell Fradin

Published 1 September 1990
Examines the history of Maryland, from its colonization by England to the early years of its statehood. Includes brief biographical sketches of key figures.

Traces the history of Rhode Island to 1790 when it became the last colony to ratify the Constitution.

Surveys the history of the colony of Connecticut from its early days up through the American Revolution. Includes biographical sketches of prominent individuals.

The Georgia Colony

by Dennis Brindell Fradin

Published 1 September 1989

The Virginia Colony

by Dennis Brindell Fradin

Published 1 September 1986
Presents the history, economy, culture, and people of the Virginia colony from the early Indian settlements to the Revolution. Includes brief biographies of prominent Virginians of the period from Powhatan to Thomas Jefferson and Henry Lee.