The Yankee Tea Party: Or Boston In 1773 (1851)

By Henry Clay Watson

Book Overview

The Yankee Tea Party: Or Boston In 1773 is a historical non-fiction book written by Henry Clay Watson and originally published in 1851. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party of 1773, which was a significant event in American history and played a crucial role in the American Revolution. Watson's book explores the political and economic tensions between the American colonists and the British Empire, particularly in relation to the Tea Act of 1773, which gave the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies. The book describes the protests and demonstrations that took place in Boston, including the famous Boston Tea Party, in which a group of colonists disguised as Native Americans boarded British ships and dumped tea into the harbor.The Yankee Tea Party: Or Boston In 1773 is a well-researched and engaging account of a pivotal moment in American history. It provides insight into the political and social climate of the time and sheds light on the motivations of the colonists who fought for independence from British rule. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, particularly the events leading up to the American Revolution.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: 1166031608
• ISBN13: 9781166031602
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"