The Story Of The Old Boston Town House, 1658-1711 (1908)

The Story of the Old Boston Town House, 1658-1711 is a historical account of the Boston Town House, a building that served as the seat of government in Boston during the 17th and 18th centuries. Written by Josiah Henry Benton and first published in 1908, the book traces the history of the building from its construction in 1658 to its destruction by fire in 1711. Using primary sources such as town records, newspaper accounts, and personal letters, Benton provides a detailed narrative of the events that took place within the walls of the Town House, including important political debates, court cases, and public ceremonies. He also describes the architecture and layout of the building, as well as the daily activities of the people who worked and visited there. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Boston or the development of colonial government in America.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.