The Signal Boys of 1875 is a historical fiction novel written by James Otis and published in 1897. The story is set in Boston during the Siege of Boston in 1775, a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. The novel follows two young boys, Ben and Ned, who work as signal boys for the Continental Army. Their job is to relay messages using signal flags and lanterns to communicate with other soldiers and commanders.As the siege intensifies, the boys...