1776
by David McCullough
In 1776, David McCullough's bestselling account of a pivotal year in our nation's struggle, readers learned of the greatest defeats, providential fortune, and courageous triumphs of George Washington and his bedraggled army. Now, in 1776: The Illustrated Edition, the efforts of the Continental Army are made even more personal, as an excerpted version of the original book is paired with letters, maps, and seminal artwork. More than three dozen source documents -- including a personal letter George Washington penned to Martha about his commission, a note informing the mother of a Continental soldier that her son has been taken prisoner, and a petition signed by Loyalists pledging their allegiance to the King -- are re-created in uniquely designed envelopes throughout the book and secured with the congressional seal.
A Girl Called Samson: A Novel
by Amy Harmon
Historical fiction inspired by Deborah Sampson, imagining her life disguised as a soldier in the Continental Army, exploring identity, courage, and survival in the Revolutionary War through richly drawn characters and emotional depth.
Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City
by J.D. Dickey
Immersive historical tour of Revolutionary Boston’s streets, taverns, and sites, mixing narrative history with period maps and vivid details of everyday life and notable figures in the war-year city.
Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them
by Joseph M. Bagley
An architectural and historical guide to Boston’s oldest surviving structures — including the Paul Revere House — detailing their origins, stories, and locations, perfect for exploring the city’s built environment and colonial past.
Bunker Hill: A City, A Siege, A Revolution
by Nathaniel Philbrick
A vivid narrative of Boston in 1775, showing how rising tension between colonists and British occupiers led to the bloody Battle of Bunker Hill and helped ignite the American Revolution, blending personal stories with strategic history.
Founding Myths: Stories That Hide Our Patriotic Past
by Ray Raphael
Challenges traditional patriotic narratives about America’s founding, using historical evidence to debunk myths and bring forward overlooked voices and events that complicate the familiar story of the Revolution.
Paul Revere and the World He Lived In
by Esther Forbes
A classic biography that places Paul Revere in the rich social, political, economic, and cultural context of colonial Boston, revealing his life as artisan, patriot, and citizen.
The Boston Massacre: A Family History
by Serena Zabin
Reframes the Boston Massacre by focusing on the British soldiers and their families living in Boston before and after the 1770 shootings, revealing complex personal relationships behind the famous historical event.
The Complete Guide to Boston's Freedom Trail
by Charles Bahne
A comprehensive walking guide through Boston’s 2.5-mile trail, detailing 16 historic sites from Boston Common to Bunker Hill, with context on the Revolutionary events and figures associated with each stop.
The Midnight Ride
by Ben Mezrich
From the celebrated, New York Times bestselling author comes a commercial thriller of an MIT grad student who unwittingly uncovers the hidden connection between the Gardner Museum heist and the most fascinating secret in American history.