This collection of extracts from the diary of John Marshall provides a unique glimpse into the daily life of an early American settler. Marshall, who was born in England in 1664 and emigrated to the United States in 1688, kept a detailed diary from 1689 to 1711. This volume, edited by Samuel Abbott Green, includes selected entries from that diary, providing a fascinating window into the history of the early colonies. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of America.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.