American Colonial Literature
Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in December of 1620 in search for a home. What they found was hardship. Read mroe about the Early American writers in Colonial Literature.
A Student's History of American Literature
Read "A Student's History of American Literature," by Edward Simonds.
Captivity Narratives
Captivity narratives were popular in Colonial American Literature. Read about the exploits of Mary Rowlandson and other captives.
Jamestown Rediscovery
Historic preservation site.
My Place in Time
Lesson plan for 6th grade based upon Franklin's autobiography.
City Upon a Hill: Colonial American Literature
John Winthrop used the phrase "City upon a Hill" to describe the new settlement, with "the eies of all people" upon them. And with those words, he laid a foundation for a new world. These new settlers certainly represented a new destiny for this land. Read on.