Old Boston (1904)

Old Boston is a historical book written by Benjamin Franklin Stevens in 1904. The book provides a detailed account of the early days of Boston, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1630 up until the early 20th century. Stevens covers a wide range of topics, including the city's early settlement, its growth and development over time, its role in the American Revolution, and its cultural and social history.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Boston's history. The first section covers the city's early days, including its founding by Puritan settlers and its growth as a trading center. Stevens provides a detailed account of the city's layout, its early buildings and landmarks, and the people who lived there.The second section of the book focuses on the American Revolution and Boston's role in it. Stevens covers the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party, the battles of Lexington and Concord, and the Siege of Boston. He also discusses the key figures involved in the Revolution, including Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere.The third section of the book covers Boston's cultural and social history. Stevens provides a detailed account of the city's literary and artistic scene, including the works of authors such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. He also discusses the city's religious and ethnic diversity, including the role of Irish immigrants in shaping Boston's culture.Overall, Old Boston is a comprehensive and detailed account of the city's history, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into the early days of one of America's most iconic cities.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.