Peter Edes is a pioneer of the early American printing industry and one of the unsung heroes of the American Revolution. In this meticulously researched biography, his contributions to the spread of knowledge and the dissemination of revolutionary ideas are celebrated and contextualized alongside his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war in British-occupied Boston. Integrating primary sources, narrative accounts, and historical context, this book brings to life the journey of a remarkable man in a turbulent era of American history.
