Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Destruction of Boston Harbor: Argument of William Whiting Before the Committee of the Legislature, April 17, 1861"" is written by William Whiting and was published in 1851. The book is a detailed account of the destruction of Boston Harbor and the arguments presented by William Whiting before the committee of the legislature on April 17, 1861.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the destruction of Boston Harbor. The first chapter provides an overview of the events leading up to the destruction of the harbor, including the construction of the harbor defenses and the role of the federal government in protecting the harbor.The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the various factors that contributed to the destruction of Boston Harbor. These include the failure of the government to adequately prepare for an attack, the lack of proper equipment and resources, and the inadequate training of the soldiers and sailors tasked with defending the harbor.Throughout the book, William Whiting presents a compelling argument for why the destruction of Boston Harbor was a preventable tragedy. He highlights the numerous warning signs that were ignored and the mistakes that were made by those responsible for protecting the harbor.Overall, ""The Destruction of Boston Harbor"" is a well-researched and informative book that sheds light on a significant event in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the history of Boston Harbor.Against An Application For Leave To Fill Up Flats In Mystic River.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.
