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Raid on the Tea-Ships in Boston Harbour (engraving)
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Raid on the Tea-Ships in Boston Harbour (engraving)
671544 Raid on the Tea-Ships in Boston Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on the Tea-Ships in Boston Harbour. Illustration for The New Popular Educator (Cassell, 1891). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Boston Harbour Boston Tea Party Raid
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This engraving, titled "Raid on the Tea-Ships in Boston Harbour" takes us back to a significant event in American history - the Boston Tea Party. Created by an anonymous English School artist during the 19th century, this print captures the intensity and audacity of that fateful night. The scene unfolds in Boston Harbour as protesters disguised as Native Americans board three tea ships. With determination etched on their faces, they swiftly unload chests of tea into the water below. The moonlight casts an eerie glow over the chaotic scene, adding to its dramatic impact. This image was originally published as an illustration for The New Popular Educator in 1891 and has been digitally cleaned to preserve its historical significance. It now resides in a private collection but is made accessible through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder. The Raid on the Tea-Ships serves as a powerful symbol of resistance against unjust taxation imposed by British authorities. This act of defiance ultimately fueled revolutionary sentiments among colonists and played a pivotal role in America's fight for independence. As we gaze upon this remarkable engraving, we are reminded of those brave individuals who risked everything to challenge oppression and pave the way for freedom. It stands not only as a testament to our shared history but also as an enduring reminder that ordinary people can make extraordinary changes when united under a common cause.
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