A Plan of the Town of Boston, with the Intrenchments &c. of His Majestys Forces in 1775 from the Observations of Lieut. Page of His Majesty's Corps of Engineers; and from the Plans of other Gentlemen . . .
Boston, MA: Little Brown and Co., 1849. Folio. Very Good. Item #19447
An incredible map of Boston, occupied by the British Army, under siege by Patriot forces at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, depicting British defenses at the head of Boston Neck.
This map, originally created by William Faden in 1777, is reproduced here in 1849 for William Frothingham's "History of the Siege of Boston, and of the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill...". This map is from the 1849 1st Edition of Frothingham's work.
This map was one of the most important Revolutionary War maps of Boston, as actual surveys made by British occupying troops were used in its creation. Those surveys were taken at the only time the city was contested during the war.
The map is attributed to Lieutenant Thomas Hyde Page (1746-1821), a British engineer and part of the occupying forces. He was wounded at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775 and sent back to England.
The plan is an immaculate depiction of Boston, showing the entire city proper, Charlestown to the north, and the strategic and extremely narrow Boston Neck, with British redoubts on the mainland side of the neck as well as entrenchments at the southern tip of the neck as well as entrenchments beginning at Castle Street. Fortifications atop Fort Hill, along the town's southeast shoreline. The map is topographical in nature with shading to indicate higher elevations.
Other areas of interest include "Mount Whoredom" just west of Beacon Hill, the town's red-light district; Town Hall and Faneuil Hall; Christ Church, Old North Meeting, Old South Meeting, and the headquarters of British commander, General Thomas Gage.
There are two keys at the bottom, one identifying British defensive lines, and the other important landmarks in the town.
A few spots of light foxing. Original fold lines, with a few small separations along fold lines.
This historic piece measures approximately 18" X 12" and is perfect for framing and display!
#2I-050.
Price: $350.00