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Title: The Yankee Tea-party; Or, Boston in 1773

Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Bruce Thomas and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images provided by the Internet Archive and the University of Florida

Summary: "The Yankee Tea-party; Or, Boston in 1773" by Henry C. Watson is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the pivotal events surrounding the Boston Tea Party, emphasizing the significance of this act of defiance against British rule and the spirit and valor of the early patriots involved. The narrative provides insights into the motivations and actions of the participants, aiming to inspire a sense of patriotism and appreciation for the sacrifices made during the American Revolution. The opening of the book sets the stage on July 4th in Boston, where the city is alive with celebrations honoring the nation's independence. Among the festivities, a notable gathering takes place at a tavern where veteran members of the Lebanon Club—the first liberty club in the colonies—reminisce about their critical role in the tea party. The main character, Mr. Kinnison, and his compatriots recount their experiences regarding the fateful decision to destroy the British tea shipment, illustrating their resolute determination for freedom. The narrative shifts to the camaraderie among the veterans as they share stories of valor, further emphasizing the themes of unity, sacrifice, and the birth of American patriotism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Watson, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1831-1869

EBook No.: 15938

Published: May 29, 2005

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Anecdotes

LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Yankee Tea-party; Or, Boston in 1773

Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Bruce Thomas and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images provided by the Internet Archive and the University of Florida

Summary: "The Yankee Tea-party; Or, Boston in 1773" by Henry C. Watson is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the pivotal events surrounding the Boston Tea Party, emphasizing the significance of this act of defiance against British rule and the spirit and valor of the early patriots involved. The narrative provides insights into the motivations and actions of the participants, aiming to inspire a sense of patriotism and appreciation for the sacrifices made during the American Revolution. The opening of the book sets the stage on July 4th in Boston, where the city is alive with celebrations honoring the nation's independence. Among the festivities, a notable gathering takes place at a tavern where veteran members of the Lebanon Club—the first liberty club in the colonies—reminisce about their critical role in the tea party. The main character, Mr. Kinnison, and his compatriots recount their experiences regarding the fateful decision to destroy the British tea shipment, illustrating their resolute determination for freedom. The narrative shifts to the camaraderie among the veterans as they share stories of valor, further emphasizing the themes of unity, sacrifice, and the birth of American patriotism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Watson, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1831-1869

EBook No.: 15938

Published: May 29, 2005

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Anecdotes

LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.