Publisher's Synopsis
""Old Boston in Colonial Days or St. Botolph's Town: From the Time of Blackstone, the First Settler, to the Outbreak of the American Revolution"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Mary Caroline Crawford. The book covers the early history of Boston, Massachusetts, from the arrival of its first European settler, William Blackstone, in 1623, to the beginning of the American Revolution in 1775. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Boston's colonial history, including its founding, the growth of its economy and culture, the struggles between the colonists and the British authorities, and the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. The author draws on a variety of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official documents, to provide a detailed and engaging account of life in colonial Boston.Throughout the book, Crawford provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events that shaped Boston's early history. She discusses the city's role as a center of trade and commerce, its religious and cultural institutions, and the political tensions that eventually led to the American Revolution. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the history of colonial Boston to life.Overall, ""Old Boston in Colonial Days or St. Botolph's Town"" is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the early history of one of America's most important cities. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of colonial America, the American Revolution, or the city of Boston itself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
