A Municipal History Of The Town And City Of Boston During Two Centuries: From September 17, 1630, To September 17, 1830 (1852)

By Josiah Quincy III

Book Overview

""A Municipal History of the Town and City of Boston During Two Centuries: From September 17, 1630, to September 17, 1830"" is a historical book written by Josiah Quincy in 1852. The book provides a detailed account of the development of Boston from its founding in 1630 to the end of the 18th century. Quincy, a former mayor of Boston, explores the political, economic, and social changes that occurred during this period, including the city's role in the American Revolution and its growth as a commercial and cultural center. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent figures in Boston's history, such as John Winthrop, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams. With its comprehensive coverage of Boston's history, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early years of one of America's most important 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164200976
• ISBN13: 9781164200970
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"