Bloody Summer of Seventeen Forty Two A Colonial Boys Journal

This book vividly details an account of a child's life in colonial Georgia. The journal recounts the life of a young Scottish boy named Johnny "Little Jack" McLeod in the weeks surrounding the decisive battle for English/Spanish control over Georgia. Johnny lived in Frederica Town, the fortified settlement & southern military headquarters for British North America. The British victory at Bloody Marsh on St. Simons Island ended Spain's claims to Georgian lands. Frederica Town is brought to life through vibrant accounts of the boy's observations of the soldiers, craftsmen & families living in this bustling 18th century military town. This journal sparks a child's imagination & appreciation of Georgia's rich heritage. The 63 page bound paperback book is written to a mid-elementary grade reader level. It is handsomely illustrated by Critt Graham. Author Joyce Blackburn is a noted biographer of James Oglethorpe, Georgia's founder, & other prize winning historical novels for young readers. The book retails for $4.25, plus shipping & handling & is available from the Fort Frederica Association, Rt. #9, Box 286-C, St. Simons Island, GA 31522. (912) 638-3639. A 40% discount is available to booksellers. Library or educator discounts are also available.Blackburn, Joyce K. is the author of 'Bloody Summer of Seventeen Forty Two A Colonial Boys Journal' with ISBN 9780930803001 and ISBN 0930803000.