Books like Maria's story, 1773 by Joan Lowery Nixon
In the summer of 1773, the town of Williamsburg buzzes with debate and dissent. Maria Lee, just nine, watches her mother, the owner of a family‑run newspaper, navigate the perilous line between reporting official government notices and publishing fiery anti‑British editorials. With the American Revolution looming, Maria worries that the mother’s bold political stance could jeopardize their printing contract and the livelihood of their modest business.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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