The Charlestown Convent; Its Destruction by a Mob, on the night of August 11, 1834. With a history of the excitement before the burning, and the strange and exaggerated reports relating thereto; the feeling of regret and indignation afterwards; the proceedings of meetings, and expressions of the contemporary press. Also, the trials of the rioters, the testimony, and the speeches of the counsel. With a review of the incidents, and sketches and record of the principal actors

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Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

50194

Title

The Charlestown Convent; Its Destruction by a Mob, on the night of August 11, 1834. With a history of the excitement before the burning, and the strange and exaggerated reports relating thereto; the feeling of regret and indignation afterwards; the proceedings of meetings, and expressions of the contemporary press. Also, the trials of the rioters, the testimony, and the speeches of the counsel. With a review of the incidents, and sketches and record of the principal actors

Author

ANONYMOUS [Isaac W. Frye, attr.]

Book Condition

Used

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First Edition

Publisher

New England News Company

Place of Publication

Boston

Date Published

1870

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