Gilman Of Redford

Gilman of Redford is a historical novel by William Stearns Davis that takes place in Boston and Harvard College in the years leading up to the American Revolution, specifically between 1770 and 1775. The story follows the life of young John Gilman, a student at Harvard College who is caught up in the political and social upheaval of the time. As tensions rise between the American colonies and Great Britain, Gilman finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his growing sense of patriotism. He becomes involved in the Sons of Liberty, a secret organization dedicated to resisting British rule, and begins to question the authority of the British government. Through Gilman's eyes, the reader experiences the events that led up to the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, and the battles of Lexington and Concord. The novel also explores the relationships between the various factions in Boston, including the loyalists, the patriots, and the British soldiers stationed there. Overall, Gilman of Redford is a compelling and historically accurate portrayal of life in colonial Boston and the events that led to the American Revolution. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the Revolutionary War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.