Most of us are vaguely aware of the historical events that took place in the Boston area in the 1770¿s. We have all been taught about Paul Revere¿s Ride, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and perhaps even the Fortification of Dorchester Heights. However, do we really know the details of each event, the motivations behind what took place, and the politics and personalities involved? Luckily for us, author Ted Clarke decided to find out, and his results may surprise you! Presented in a comfortable and highly-readable style, this exciting saga of Boston¿s fight for liberty brings political and military conflicts to life. You will marvel at how the colonials marshaled their limited resources and used native intelligence to unveil surprising military planning and strategy. This, combined with their bravery and tenacity, led to stunning American successes against the more experienced and professional British forces. A range of characters took part in this pageant¿Dr. Joseph Warren, Richard Gridley, Thomas Gage, Gentleman Johnny Burgoyne, Henry Knox, John Pitcairn, Israel Putnam and George Washington, among many others, and their contributions are all included in this narrative of America's beginnings. Colonial Americans created an army, built a communication system, and finally forged an alliance of thirteen American colonies, sowing the seeds of what would later become an American culture in the process. The concept of America really began in Boston, and Taking the High Ground will prove it!