The Trial Of The British Soldiers, Of The Twenty-Ninth Regiment Of Foot

The Trial of the British Soldiers, of the Twenty-Ninth Regiment of Foot: For the Murder of Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, Samuel Maverick, James Caldwell, and Patrick Carr is a historical account written by Thomas Preston in 1824. The book details the infamous Boston Massacre of 1770, where British soldiers opened fire on a group of unarmed American colonists, killing five and injuring six others. The soldiers were tried for murder, and the trial became a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution. The book provides a detailed account of the trial proceedings, including witness testimony, legal arguments, and the verdicts. It also includes a historical overview of the events leading up to the massacre and the aftermath, including the impact it had on colonial sentiment towards British rule. Overall, The Trial of the British Soldiers is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.