Samuel Adams son of liberty, father of revolution / Benjamin H. Irvin.
| Author/creator | Irvin, Benjamin H. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Oxford University Press, |
| Description | 176 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Oxford portraits |
| Contents | Prologue: the elusive Samuel Adams -- Samuel Adams's Boston -- Raised for rebellion -- Tis not in mortals to command success -- Sam the publican and the Stamp Act Riots -- Mobs and massacre -- To save the country -- The Coercive Acts and the Continental Congress -- Is not America already independent -- The storm is now over -- Epilogue: Samuel Adams's legacy. |
| Abstract | Examines the life of Samuel Adams, a hero of the American Revolution who is credited by some with having fired the first shot at Lexington Green, the "shot heard 'round the world." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-170) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2002004283 |
| ISBN | 0195132254 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |