02354cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000470011524500450016226400510020730000470025833600260030533700260033133800360035750000310039350801740042452013110059853400450190965300670195485600430202115938UtSlPG20260610133355.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE2011 aWatson, Henry C.q(Henry Clay),d1831-186914aThe Yankee Tea-party; Or, Boston in 1773 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-05-29  aE-text prepared by Bruce Thomas and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images provided by the Internet Archive and the University of Florida  a"The Yankee Tea-party; Or, Boston in 1773" by Henry C. Watson is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the pivotal events surrounding the Boston Tea Party, emphasizing the significance of this act of defiance against British rule and the spirit and valor of the early patriots involved. The narrative provides insights into the motivations and actions of the participants, aiming to inspire a sense of patriotism and appreciation for the sacrifices made during the American Revolution.  The opening of the book sets the stage on July 4th in Boston, where the city is alive with celebrations honoring the nation's independence. Among the festivities, a notable gathering takes place at a tavern where veteran members of the Lebanon Club—the first liberty club in the colonies—reminisce about their critical role in the tea party. The main character, Mr. Kinnison, and his compatriots recount their experiences regarding the fateful decision to destroy the British tea shipment, illustrating their resolute determination for freedom. The narrative shifts to the camaraderie among the veterans as they share stories of valor, further emphasizing the themes of unity, sacrifice, and the birth of American patriotism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15938