Historical Fiction

Ruth of Boston: A Story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony

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  • 1910 first published
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Ruth of Boston: A Story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony is a 1910 historical fiction novel by James Otis.

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About Ruth of Boston: A Story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony

James Otis wrote a series of books depicting life in the new colonies, written from a child's point of view. Ruth of Boston is the story of 12 year old Ruth, coming from London to live in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It gives accounts of what a girl's daily life might have been like during the beginnings of this colony. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)
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Who wrote Ruth of Boston: A Story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

Ruth of Boston: A Story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony was written by James Otis and first published in 1910.

What genre is Ruth of Boston: A Story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 07 min.

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