The Signal Boys Of 1875

""The Signal Boys of 1875: A Tale of Boston During the Siege"" is a historical fiction novel written by James Otis and published in 1897. The book is set in Boston during the Siege of Boston in 1775, which was a significant event in the American Revolutionary War. The story follows two young boys, Ben and Ned, who become part of a group of signalers responsible for communicating with the American troops during the siege. The boys use flags and lanterns to send messages across the Charles River to General George Washington's army. As the siege intensifies, the boys face danger and adventure as they help the American forces in their fight for independence. The book provides an exciting and educational look at the early days of the American Revolution and the important role that young people played in the fight for freedom.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.