Publisher's Synopsis
""Letters and Diary of John Rowe: Boston Merchant, 1759-1762, 1764-1779"" is a historical book that presents a collection of personal letters and diary entries written by John Rowe, a prominent merchant in Boston during the mid-18th century. The book covers Rowe's life and activities during two distinct periods, from 1759 to 1762 and from 1764 to 1779. The letters and diary entries offer a unique insight into the daily life of a successful merchant during this time period, including his business dealings, social interactions, and political views. The book also provides valuable historical context, as Rowe's writings document the tumultuous events leading up to the American Revolution, including the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, and the British occupation of Boston.The editor of the book, Anne Rowe Cunningham, is a descendant of John Rowe and provides additional background information and annotations to help readers understand the historical significance of the letters and diary entries. Overall, ""Letters and Diary of John Rowe: Boston Merchant, 1759-1762, 1764-1779"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the pre-Revolutionary period.With Extracts From A Paper Written For The Massachusetts Historical Society.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.
