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Emma’s journal offers a rare, first‑person view of Boston during the early years of the American Revolution. Written between 1774 and 1776, the volume records the British blockade of the harbor, the bustling activity of the city, and Emma’s role in aiding the American militia as an informal spy. The pages are richly illustrated with her own drawings, marginal notes, and hand‑printed text, giving readers both historical insight and a window into the daily life of a young colonial woman.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marissa Moss
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