Hezekiah Butterworth 
Young Folks’ History of Boston [EPUB ebook] 

‘Young Folks’ History of Boston’ is one of Mr. Butterworth’s best books. In addition to a most entertaining statement of the facts of the history of the ‘hub, ‘ from its single hermit settler of 1623 to the late 19th century, it contains a large number of stories and legends, among which we note the quaint history of St. Botolph, founder of ‘ Old’ Boston in England, the story of ‘Leif and Thorwold, ‘ the Norwegian explorers, ‘Dorothy Hancock’s Reception, ‘ ‘ The Sad King, ‘ and several poems.