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GUSN-251863
xiii, 272 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Mobs History 18th century.
Riots History 18th century.
Violence History 18th century.
Arbeiteraufstand.
Vorgeschichte.
History Revolution, 1775-1783.
Politics and government 1775-1783.
Social conditions 18th century.
History Causes. Revolution, 1775-1783
History Social aspects. Revolution, 1775-1783
Revolution.
Bourne, Russell.
The maritime origins of a mutinous town -- The seaport's first revolt -- The rising of the mobs -- The South End gang and the Stamp Act -- The sailors' Liberty Tree -- Tar, feathers, and terror -- A dockside riot and the massacre -- The Maritime Workers' tea party -- The fighting spirit of a besieged Boston -- Epilogue : "public liberty" : an enduring dream.
Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons
xiii, 272 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-257) and index.
Complimentary copy, September 28, 2007. [LA2007.0123] Historic New England image on page 86.
9780471675518 (cloth)
0471675512 (cloth)
Stacks E215.B68 2006
Massachusetts Boston
Boston (Mass.)
United States
USA
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