A History Of The Destruction Of His Britannic Majesty's Schooner Gaspee In Narragansett Bay, On The June 10, 1772 (1861)

By John Russell Bartlett

Book Overview

""A History of the Destruction of His Britannic Majesty's Schooner Gaspee in Narragansett Bay, on the June 10, 1772"" is a book written by John Russell Bartlett and published in 1861. The book recounts the events leading up to and following the destruction of the Gaspee, a British naval vessel, by American colonists in Narragansett Bay during the early stages of the American Revolution. The book provides a detailed account of the political tensions between the American colonies and Britain at the time, as well as the events that led to the Gaspee's destruction. It also includes primary source documents and eyewitness accounts of the incident, as well as descriptions of the aftermath and its impact on the American Revolution. Overall, ""A History of the Destruction of His Britannic Majesty's Schooner Gaspee"" offers a comprehensive and informative look at a pivotal moment in American history.Accompanied By The Correspondence Connected Therewith; The Action Of The General Assembly Of Rhode Island Thereon, And The Official Journal Of The Proceedings Of The Commission Of Inquiry Appointed By King George The Third, On The Same.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163889121
• ISBN13: 9781163889121
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"