This historic account details the infamous Boston Massacre of 1770, in which British soldiers killed several American colonists during a confrontation in the streets of Boston. Written from the perspective of one of the accused soldiers, Thomas Preston, the book provides a gripping and detailed account of the events leading up to the massacre and the subsequent trial. A fascinating look into a pivotal moment in American history.

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