This webpage serves as a directory, linking users to a vast collection of free online books related to the history of Colonial America during the years 1600 to 1775. The books are primarily sourced from the Internet Archive (archive.org). By clicking on the listed topics, users will be directed to numerous books, potentially hundreds for each topic, with publication dates ranging from the 1800s up to 2024. (continued below)
Check “Media Type” in left column of Internet Archive pages for audio, movie and image files.
A key feature is the ability to access these resources for free. Books published before 1930 are available for download. For more modern books, users can create a free account on the Internet Archive to read them online. The webpage organizes these historical books under various topics relevant to the Colonial period.
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Topics: Explore Free Books on Early American History
Dive deeper into specific areas of early American history. Click a topic below to find numerous free Colonial America history books online at the Internet Archive, spanning centuries of publication.
Click on any topic to find dozens, or even hundreds, of related books at Internet Archive (archive.org). Publication dates range from 1800s to 2024. Download pre-1930 books, and register at Internet Archive for free to read modern books online.
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