Old Boston in Colonial Days; or, St. Botolph’s Town From the Time of Blackstone, the First Settler, to the Outbreak of the American Revolution

'Old Boston in Colonial Days' by Mary Caroline Crawford offers a detailed portrait of Boston from its earliest days to the eve of the American Revolution. Beginning with William Blackstone, the first settler, the book chronicles the town’s transformation through the colonial era. Crawford brings to life the events, people, and places that shaped Boston, capturing the essence of a burgeoning community striving for identity and independence. This historical account provides valuable insights into the social, political, and economic factors that led to the American Revolution, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the roots of American history. Discover the rich heritage of 'St. Botolph’s Town' and its enduring legacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.