When We Destroyed the Gaspee: A Story of Narragansett Bay in 1772 (1901)

""When We Destroyed The Gaspee: A Story Of Narragansett Bay In 1772"" is a historical fiction book written by James Otis and first published in 1901. The story is set in the year 1772 and revolves around the events leading up to the destruction of the British revenue schooner, the Gaspee, in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The book follows the lives of several characters, including a young sailor named Jack, a wealthy merchant named Mr. Brown, and a group of colonists who are determined to resist British authority. Through their experiences, the reader is transported back in time to a pivotal moment in American history, when tensions between the colonies and Britain were reaching a boiling point. The book is a thrilling tale of rebellion, patriotism, and the struggle for independence, and provides a vivid depiction of life in colonial America. With its engaging characters and fast-paced plot, ""When We Destroyed The Gaspee"" is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the revolutionary period.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.