Tea Leaves by Francis S. Drake

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Author Drake, Francis S. (Francis Samuel), 1828-1885
Title Tea Leaves
Being a Collection of Letters and Documents relating to
the shipment of Tea to the American Colonies in the year
1773, by the East India Tea Company. (With an introduction,
notes, and biographical notices of the Boston Tea Party)
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Christine D. and
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Summary "Tea Leaves" by Francis S. Drake is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a collection of letters and documents pertaining to the shipment of tea to the American colonies in 1773 and aims to shed light on events leading to the Boston Tea Party. The text is particularly focused on the interactions and tensions between American colonists and the British government regarding tea taxation, an issue that sparked significant unrest and ultimately contributed to the American Revolution. The beginning of "Tea Leaves" introduces readers to the historical context surrounding the events leading to the Boston Tea Party. It discusses the significance of the Tea Act of 1773 and how it reignited prior grievances about taxation without representation. Characters like Governor Hutchinson, who represented British interests, and key figures like Samuel Adams and John Hancock who led the resistance, are highlighted amidst the growing tension in Boston. The text sets the stage for the passionate responses from colonists, showcasing their determination to defy British authority and preserve their rights, foreshadowing the dramatic confrontation over tea that would become a pivotal moment in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
Subject Tea tax (American colonies)
Subject Boston Tea Party, 1773
Category Text
EBook-No. 24321
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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