Project Gutenberg 2012-11-11 Public domain in the USA. 125 Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin 1875 1961 Hill, Carolyn Sherwin Bailey Shriver, Uldene Boys and Girls of Colonial Days The pink tulip -- Big Hawk's decoration -- The soap making of Remember Biddle -- The beacon tree -- The jack-o'-lantern witch -- The iron stove -- A Boston Tea Party -- The deacon's grasshopper -- Patience Arnold's sampler -- The Star Lady -- The flag of their regiment -- The boy who had never seen an Indian -- Dick, the youngest soldier -- Betsy's guest. Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Boys and Girls of Colonial Days" by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. This book immerses readers in the lives of children during the colonial era, offering a glimpse into their adventures, daily activities, and the values they held. Each story highlights different aspects of their experiences, such as facing challenges or participating in historical events, ultimately showcasing the spirit of resilience and creativity. The opening of the book introduces us to Love Bradford, a ten-year-old girl stranded in Amsterdam as a Pilgrim, waiting for her father's return after he was imprisoned for his beliefs. The narrative unfolds her struggles and new life in Holland, where she finds warmth and friendship with Jan, a local boy. As she adapts to her surroundings, Love's journey is one of both patience and hope, symbolized by a pink tulip that she eagerly tends to, representing her longing for her father's return. This setting establishes a foundation for the rest of the stories, which continue to explore the themes of growth, community, and the everyday lives of colonial children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's stories Patriotism -- Juvenile fiction Colonists -- Juvenile fiction United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile fiction Children -- United States -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Historical Novels Category: Children & Young Adult Reading 209394 2025-07-16T15:45:47.424733 text/html 181623 2024-10-23T12:11:06 text/html 2128869 2025-07-16T15:45:50.862706 application/epub+zip 2131017 2025-07-16T15:45:48.191740 application/epub+zip 132470 2025-07-16T15:45:47.754719 application/epub+zip 2204283 2025-07-16T15:45:53.065681 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2190338 2025-07-16T15:45:50.538744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196805 2022-09-18T20:19:29.105956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191966 2025-07-16T15:45:47.025795 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172180 2024-10-23T12:11:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18708 2025-07-16T15:45:53.919663 application/rdf+xml 19146 2025-07-16T15:45:47.846682 image/jpeg 2933 2025-07-16T15:45:47.799686 image/jpeg 2477473 2025-07-16T15:45:47.535750 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia