A Day in the Life of a Colonial Indigo Planter

Eliza Lucas Pinckney was a young woman who managed a plantation. In her day, this was unheard of! She had a head for business and agriculture. Eliza experimented with crops that brought wealth to the colonies, despite failure due to weather, insects and the jealousy of a sneaky dye maker who destroyed her crop because he didn't like working for a girl! From seed to harvest to finished product, A Day In the Life of a Colonial Indigo Planter tells the story of indigo and the fascinating story of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, who earned a place in American history. Most highly recommended!