Cover of American tempest

Book 2011

American tempest

3 readers

Publisher
Da Capo Press
Language
English
Published
2011
  • Revolution
  • Causes
  • History

From the author of The Last Founding Father, this book is an in-depth study of the Boston Tea Party and how it defined the course of American history. It takes a critical look at the famed incident and examines its heroes and villains.
Contents: “Rally, Mohawks!” — The Saints of Boston — Mr. Cockle : the governor’s creature — The miserable state of tributary slaves — Flockwork from England — The flame is spread — A diabolical scene — A blackguard town — Farewell the tea-board — “Damn you! Fire!” — “Let every man do what is right!” — “We will never be taxed!” — “We must fight!” — Savage barbarities and diabolical cruelties — The forgotten patriots