A Colonia Quaker Girl: The Diary of Sally Wister, 1777-1778

A rare and intimate glimpse into Revolutionary War America, A Colonial Quaker Girl: The Diary of Sally Wister, 1777–1778 presents the firsthand account of a young Quaker woman living near Philadelphia as British and Continental forces clashed around her. Written with warmth, wit, and the keen observations of an intelligent teenager, Sally Wister's diary is both a personal coming-of-age story and an invaluable primary source document from one of the most consequential periods in American history.

Essential for collectors of early American literature, Revolutionary War history, and women's historical voices.