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The full story of the Boston Tea Party, exploding myths, exploring the unique city life of Boston and setting the event in a global context.
Synopsis
On the evening of December 16, 1773, a group of disguised Bostonians boarded three merchant ships and dumped more than forty-six tons of tea into Boston Harbour. The Boston Tea Party, as it later came to be known, was an audacious and revolutionary act. This book tells the story of the Tea Party, exploring the city life of Boston.