Letters and Diary of John Rowe, Boston Merchant 1759-1762 1764-1779 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Edward Lillie Pierce

 
9781331621782: Letters and Diary of John Rowe, Boston Merchant 1759-1762 1764-1779 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Step back into 18th‑century Boston with the diary of a premier merchant, revealing daily life, commerce, and the rising tensions before and during the American Revolution.

This edition presents a vivid portrait of John Rowe, Boston’s leading merchant, through his extensive diary and introduction. It covers a dynamic period—from the Sugar and Stamp Acts to the siege of Boston and the early path toward independence—through one man’s records, property, voyages, and social networks.

- A first‑hand view of colonial trade, wealth, and the bustle of Long Wharf and Boston streets
- Personal life, family ties, and the movements of a prominent figure through pivotal events
- Details of debts, inventories, ships, and commercial dealings that illuminate colonial economy
- Contextual introductions that frame the era and its impact on everyday life

Ideal for readers of colonial American history, Boston’s past, and diary collections seeking a grounded, human perspective on the era.

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