Tea Leaves : Illustrated Edition

An extraordinary documentary history of the events that helped ignite the American Revolution.

First published by historian Francis Samuel Drake, Tea Leaves gathers together a remarkable collection of original letters, records, reports, and historical documents relating to the shipment of tea by the British East India Company to the American colonies in 1773.

At the center of these events stood the growing conflict between Great Britain and the colonies—a conflict that would erupt into revolution after the famous Boston Tea Party.

Through firsthand correspondence, merchant communications, political resolutions, newspaper extracts, and eyewitness accounts, readers gain a vivid understanding of the tensions, fears, debates, and acts of resistance that shaped revolutionary America.

This illustrated edition brings the revolutionary era to life with atmospheric imagery inspired by colonial Boston, tea ships, harbor protests, merchant houses, and eighteenth-century political gatherings.

Inside this edition:

Original historical documents and letters
Detailed accounts surrounding the Tea Act and Boston Tea Party
A new exclusive foreword
An original author biography
Carefully restored formatting for modern readability
Historical illustrations inspired by colonial America
Insight into revolutionary politics, trade, and protest

Perfect for readers interested in:

American Revolution history
Colonial America
Revolutionary War studies
The Boston Tea Party
Political history and protest movements
Historical documents and archives
Early American trade and commerce

Rich in historical detail and revolutionary atmosphere, Tea Leaves offers readers a rare opportunity to experience the documentary record behind one of the most important turning points in world history.