Curiosities Of History: Boston, September Seventeenth, 1630-1880 (1880)

By William Willder Wheildon

Book Overview

""Curiosities Of History: Boston, September Seventeenth, 1630-1880"" is a book written by William Willder Wheildon and first published in 1880. The book is a detailed account of the history of Boston, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1630 up to the year of publication. The title refers to the significant date of September 17th, which marks the anniversary of the arrival of the Puritans in Boston.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Boston's history. Wheildon provides a wealth of information about the city, including its early days as a Puritan settlement, its role in the American Revolution, and its growth and development in the 19th century. He also includes anecdotes and interesting facts about notable figures from Boston's past, such as John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams.Throughout the book, Wheildon's writing is engaging and informative, and he provides a vivid picture of Boston's evolution over the centuries. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Boston or American history in general.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: 1436817250
• ISBN13: 9781436817257
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"