Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short Narrative of the Horrid Massacre in Boston"" is a historical account of a tragic event that took place on March 5, 1770. The book is written by the Committee of the Town of Boston and was first published in 1849. The narrative describes the events leading up to the massacre, which was perpetrated by soldiers of the 29th Regiment. The soldiers had been stationed in Boston to enforce British rule and maintain order, but tensions between the colonists and the soldiers had been mounting for some time. The book provides a detailed account of the events of that fateful evening, including the shooting of unarmed civilians and the resulting chaos and panic that ensued. The narrative also includes eyewitness accounts and testimony from those who were present at the scene. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history and provides insight into the causes and consequences of the American Revolution.This scarce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.
