This book is a fascinating glimpse into the life of an early American settler, Margaret Smith, who kept a journal documenting her experiences in colonial Massachusetts. The journal provides a firsthand account of daily life in the 17th century, as well as the challenges faced by the early settlers. This is a must-read for anyone interested in early American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.