The Boston Massacre |
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Author:
| Shea, Therese |
Series title: | What You Didn't Know about History Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4824-3329-6 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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Book Format: | Multiple copy pack |
List Price: | USD $48.90 |
Book Description:
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The Boston Massacre is a well-known precursor to the American Revolution. Though not the first conflict between the colonists and the British army, its events morphed into the famous, and exaggerated, tale of calculated and merciless mistreatment of innocent colonists. Readers may know about some of the figures and actions involved that night in 1770, but they've never heard this version before. Crafted from accounts of actual witnesses to the storied events, this book includes many...
More DescriptionThe Boston Massacre is a well-known precursor to the American Revolution. Though not the first conflict between the colonists and the British army, its events morphed into the famous, and exaggerated, tale of calculated and merciless mistreatment of innocent colonists. Readers may know about some of the figures and actions involved that night in 1770, but they've never heard this version before. Crafted from accounts of actual witnesses to the storied events, this book includes many surprising facts that aren't often included in the history books. The real story of the Boston Massacre is a fascinating glimpse into prerevolutionary times.