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DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION AND THEIR TIMES - 1769-1776 - A Historical Romance - BY - CHARLES CARLETON COFFIN
INTRODUCTION.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION.
I. ROBERT WALDEN GOES TO MARKET.
II. FIRST DAY IN BOSTON.
III. THE SONS OF LIBERTY.
IV. AN EVENING WITH SAM ADAMS.
V. A GARDEN TEA-PARTY.
VI. CHRIST CHURCH CHIMES.
Set against the tense years from 1769 to the opening of the Revolution, the story follows a spirited circle of Boston mothers and daughters as they navigate daily life while the colonies inch toward rebellion. Through witty dialogue and vivid domestic scenes, the narrative illustrates how a simple refusal to drink imported tea becomes a powerful act of defiance, echoing the larger political turmoil. The characters’ personal hopes, romances, and loyalties intertwine with real events such as the Stamp Act’s repeal and the growing discontent over British taxation, giving listeners a clear sense of the era’s atmosphere.
Interwoven with these historical currents is a modest love story that highlights the inner strength of the women behind the public protests. As friendships are tested and secrets emerge, the novel shows how ordinary families contributed to the extraordinary push for independence. The blend of factual backdrop and imaginative detail offers an accessible, human‑focused portrait of the years leading up to America’s fight for freedom.
Full title
Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (551K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2009-08-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1896
Best known as one of the standout newspaper correspondents of the American Civil War, this 19th-century journalist turned eyewitness reporting into vivid, readable history. He later wrote popular books that brought major events and big ideas to a broad American audience.
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