Overview
Interesting stories and family legends about great grandparents and ancestors are often passed down through generations of families by word of mouth. However, few families can point to an engaging written account of their own ancestors' lives in early America. This is one such story of the FitzRandolph family. The story of Elizabeth Blossom is the story of a girl who was born in 1620, and spent her early years in Leiden, Holland with her parents and her brothers. In 1629 Elizabeth and her family travelled across the Atlantic Ocean and settled in the village of Plymouth, in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She married her beloved Edward FitzRandolph, raised a family and eventually settled in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Elizabeth's story is authentic. The dates cited have been documented and are easily verifiable. Words of a letter written by Elizabeth's father and sent to William Bradford within this story are excerpted directly from the letter that Thomas Blossom sent to Governor Bradford. The letter written by Elizabeth's son, Nathaniel, is documented among various histories of The Society of Religious Friends. If you enjoy historical fiction, this story of love, perseverance and courage may appeal to you. If you are interested in the history of New Jersey, the history of the Quakers or the history of the FitzRandolph family, you will also enjoy reading Elizabeth's story.
Full Product Details
Author: Joan M McNichol ,
Christina Rodriguez Unalt
Publisher: Joan McNichol
Imprint: Joan McNichol
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.640kg
ISBN: 9781737702801
ISBN 10: 1737702800
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 05 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
,
Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.
Reviews
""Dr. McNichol presents a loving interpretation of people in colonial New Jersey, their aspirations and challenges. I am especially impressed that she addresses the issue of enslavement head-on. Kudos to her for offering opposing beliefs as a corrective to the way American history has been taught in the past."" Rick Geffken Stories of Slavery in New Jersey Contributor ""Dr. McNichol offers a lovely depiction of her ancestors. In a story that is reminiscent of the American Girl series, she weaves the story of Elizabeth's journey from Leiden, Holland to Plymouth, Massachusetts, and finally to Woodbridge, New Jersey. From a young girl to an aged granny, Elizabeth's story exemplifies the courage and hard work of New Jersey's earliest settlers. Melissa Ziobro Director of Public History Department of History and Anthropology Monmouth University
Author Information
Joan McNichol is the 10th Great Granddaughter of Elizabeth Blossom. Blending historical fact with fiction, Joan has told Elizabeth's story from her childhood in Leiden, Holland to Plymouth, Massachusetts, and finally to Woodbridge, New Jersey. A lifelong learner, Joan has a doctorate in Educational Leadership and has served as a counselor, advisor and mentor to both children and adults. The story of Elizabeth Blossom is her first work. Christina Rodriquez Unalt has an MFA in illustration from the University of Hartford. She is currently the head of the BFA Program at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ.
