Of Yankee granite : An account of the building of the Bunker Hill Monument

A vivid portrait of New England’s determination emerges from this detailed chronicle of the Bunker Hill Monument’s rise. Beginning with the historic 1775 clash on the hill’s rugged ground, the narrative shows how a modest militia’s stand sparked a lasting symbol of American resolve. The book follows the decades‑long effort to transform that battlefield into a soaring granite column, revealing the engineering challenges and civic passion that drove the project forward.

Interwoven with a thoughtful foreword, the work features portraits of the two principal benefactors—Amos Lawrence and Judah Touro—alongside rare illustrations, including a previously unpublished 1837 construction drawing. These visual elements bring the stone‑cutting process to life, while personal anecdotes connect the monument’s builders to broader strands of American history. Listeners will come away with a richer appreciation of how a single monument can embody a nation’s enduring spirit.