Books like A little maid of old Connecticut by Alice Turner Curtis
Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, this juvenile fiction follows a young girl from Connecticut who, during a stagecoach journey in 1776, discovers an unexpected package in her hat box—a mysterious parcel from a Tory prisoner. As she heads to her grandmother’s home, the hidden contents hint at intrigue and the complexities of war surrounding her peaceful life. The novel blends historical detail with a youthful perspective, offering young readers both adventure and insight into early United States history.
First publish date: 1918
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Alice Turner Curtis
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