Bibliograph

The Boston Massacre, by Therese Shea

Type

Label

The Boston Massacre, by Therese Shea

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Intended audience

Levels: GR: L; DRA: 24

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Boston Massacre

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

861210612

Responsibility statement

by Therese Shea

Series statement

What you didn't know about history

Summary

The Boston Massacre is a well-known precursor to the American Revolution. Though not the first conflict between the colonists and the British army, its events morphed into the famous-- and exaggerated-- tale of calculated and merciless mistreatment of innocent colonists. Readers may know about some of the figures and actions involved that night in 1770, but they've never heard this version before. Crafted from accounts of actual witnesses to the storied events, this book includes many surprising facts that aren't often included in the history books. The real story of the Boston Massacre is a fascinating glimpse into prerevolutionary times. --Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Before the revolution -- Taxes and soldiers -- Calling for help -- Bayonets and snowballs -- Crispus Attucks -- The trials -- Who said "fire"? -- The soldier's trial -- After the massacre

Target audience

juvenile

Creator