Famous Trials - The Boston Massacre [Hardcover]

Bonnie L. Lukes (Author)

Book Description

Series: Famous Trials | Publication Date: June 1, 1997

Tensions between the citizens of Boston and the unwanted British redcoats in their midst had been mounting for weeks when, taunted by Bostonian mobs, British soldiers fired into the crowd, killing six outright and fatally wounding two. The trial of the soldiers was called "The Boston Massacre."

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 7-9-A well-researched, readable book. Lukes presents a fair and detailed look at the many facets of the Boston Massacre: historical background, events, trials, and aftermath. After an overview of the 1770 event, the author discusses the defense of the British soldiers who fired into a crowd, killing five men. Each case is treated separately, with a discussion of the accused, the defense, the trials, and the outcomes. First-person accounts add much to the book's usefulness and authenticity; they are scattered throughout, mostly in boxes or sidebars. Editorial cartoons, portraits, engravings, and sidebars are included. This title will be used more frequently as part of studies of the American Revolution than as a study of the judicial system, but, nevertheless, it's an excellent addition to the series, with nothing comparable for this age group.-Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA

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Review

"Useful to students writing reports as well as those interested in famous cases."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Hardcover: 111 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560064676
• ISBN-13: 978-1560064671
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,734,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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