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Category : Boston (Mass.)
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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The Boston Riot, July 14, 1863
Author: Report of the "Draft Riot" in Boston, July 14th, 1863
Author: Stephen CabotPublisher:
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Category : Draft Riot, New York, N.Y., 1863
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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The Boston Riot, July 14, 1863: A Plain Statement of Facts (Classic Reprint)
Author: Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780266580867
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 22
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Excerpt from The Boston Riot, July 14, 1863: A Plain Statement of Facts State requisition, the mob followed them to Cooper Street, which up to this moment had been quiet. Upon the passage of the troops into the armory, and the closing of the armory doors, the street was left full of noisy, purposeless, men, wo men and children, without any leading spirit or object. At this point, again, had His Honor the Mayor, or any civil mag istrate, been present, and given the Police orders, they would have cleared the street upon the instant. But I regret to say again His Honor the Mayor was not present, nor did any al derman or civil magistrate present himself to act in the prem ises. Every thing seemed at loose ends. 'a few fearless, de termined policemen could have quelled and quieted every ri otous demonstration made up to 8 o'clock. At this time the mob appeared to have no special grievance or object in view no allusions to the hardships of' the draft were made by them no wrongs were complained of no special acts of violence were proposed no concert of action was had; the number of full grown men was small and not one in twenty probably were liable to the draft nor do I think they knew one had taken place two thirds of them up to this time being women and children but like all masses brought together without any definitiye aim, they surged to and fro like the waves of the ocean. They seemed to be prompted more by a love of fun than a desire for serious mischief. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Report Of The "draft Riot" In Boston, July 14th, 1863
Author: Stephen CabotPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019466391
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The definitive account of the Boston Draft Riot of 1863. Drawing from primary sources and his own research, Cabot provides a gripping account of a little-known chapter in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Report of the "draft Riot" in Boston, July 14th, 1863
Author: Stephen CabotPublisher:
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Category : Draft Riot, New York, N.Y., 1863
Languages : en
Pages : 11
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Boston Riots
Author: Jack TagerPublisher: UPNE
ISBN: 9781555534615
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
The fascinating story of Boston's violent past is told for the first time in this history of the city's riots, from the food shortage uprisings in the 18th century to the anti-busing riots of the 20th century.
Civil War Boston
Author: Thomas H. O'ConnorPublisher: University Press of New England
ISBN: 161168563X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
In this engaging volume, Thomas H. O'Connor examines the unique role that Boston and its inhabitants played in the Civil War and discusses the impact of the turbulent war years on the city's civilian population. His captivating narrative follows the experiences of four distinctive and significant groups of people who formed antebellum BostonÑbusinessmen, Irish Catholic immigrants, African Americans, and women. Interweaving vivid portraits of the Boston community with major political and military events of the Civil War, O'Connor relates how the war forever changed lives, disrupted homes, altered work habits, reshaped political allegiances, and transformed ideas. Rich with colorful anecdotes about local figures, both renowned and long-forgotten, this is a fascinating account that will appeal to Civil War buffs, historians, and general readers alike.
Boston's Histories
Author: James O'ToolePublisher: UPNE
ISBN: 9781555535827
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
This collection is both a tribute to the distinguished work of Thomas H. O'Connor, the dean of Boston historians, and a survey of the best and innovative contemporary work on Boston's diverse histories.
Across the Divide
Author: Steven J. RamoldPublisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814729193
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
"Ramold disputes the old argument that citizen-soldiers in the Union Army differed little from civilians. He shows how a chasm of mutual distrust grew between soldiers and civilians during four years of fighting that led many Democratic soldiers to…build the groundwork for the postwar Republican Party. Filled with gripping anecdotes, this book makes for fascinating reading." —Scott Reynolds Nelson, College of William & Mary Union soldiers left home in 1861 with expectations that the conflict would be short, the purpose of the war was clear, and public support back home was universal. As the war continued, however, Union soldiers noticed growing disparities between their own expectations and those of their families at home with growing concern and alarm. Instead of support for the war, an extensive and oft-violent anti-war movement emerged. In this first study of the gulf between Union soldiers and northern civilians, Steven J. Ramold reveals the wide array of factors that prevented the Union Army and the civilians on whose behalf they were fighting from becoming a united front during the Civil War. In Across the Divide, Ramold illustrates how the divided spheres of Civil War experience created social and political conflict far removed from the better-known battlefields of the war. Steven J. Ramold, Associate Professor of American History at Eastern Michigan University, is the author of two previous books, Slaves, Sailors, Citizens: African Americans in the Union Navy and Baring the Iron Hand: Discipline in the Union Army. He and his wife reside in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
The Armies of the Streets
Author: Adrian CookPublisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813162556
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In July 1863 New York City experienced widespread rioting unparalleled in the history of the nation. Here for the first time is a scholarly analysis of the Draft Riots, dealing with motives and with the reasons for the recurring civil disorders in nineteenth-century New York: the appalling living conditions, the corruption of the civic government, and the geographical and economic factors that led up to the social upheaval.