David Alden's Daughter and Other Stories of Colonial Times

by Jane G. Austin

Jane Goodwin Austin (1831-1894) was a close friend of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Louisa May Alcott. She put extensive research into each of her books and they are noted for their historical and cultural accuracy.

332 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1892

About the author

Jane Goodwin Austin, born Mary Jane Goodwin, was an American writer, notable for being the author of 24 books and numerous short stories.

Jane G. Austin was a Pilgrims specialist. The Austin part of her name comes from her marriage, in 1850, to Loring Henry Austin.

Reviews

[Suzanne]

I found this book at an Estate Sale. I was hoping it might have the story of Betty Alden, but no such luck. It was a fun little read, none the less.