Other works consulted are Snow’s History of Boston, Memorial History of Boston, Stark’s Antique Views, Porter’s Rambles in Old Boston, and Miss Thwing’s very valuable work in the Massachusetts Historical Society.

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[I.]Upon the Tavern as an Institution[9]
[II.]The Earlier Ordinaries[19]
[III.]In Revolutionary Times[33]
[IV.]Signboard Humor[52]
[V.]Appendix; Boston Taverns to the Year 1800[61]
[VI.]Cole’s Inn[73]
[VII.]The Bakers’ Arms[76]
[VIII.]The Golden Ball Tavern[80]
[IX.]The Hancock Tavern[89]
[X.]List of Taverns and Tavern Owners[99]