The Story of the Old Boston Town House, 1658-1711 is a historical account of the Boston Town House, a building that served as the seat of government in Boston during the 17th and 18th centuries. Written by Josiah Henry Benton and first published in 1908, the book traces the history of the building from its construction in 1658 to its destruction by fire in 1711. Using primary sources such as town records, newspaper accounts, and personal letters,...