Of Yankee Granite: An Account of the Building of the Bunker Hill Monument

Of Yankee Granite: An Account of the Building of the Bunker Hill Monument, published in 1979 by Edward Herbert Cameron, provides a detailed historical account of the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston. The book chronicles the formation of the Bunker Hill Monument Association in 1823, the engineering challenges faced, and the community efforts that contributed to this iconic tribute to the American Revolutionary War. Cameron highlights key figures, such as architect Solomon Willard, and emphasizes themes of perseverance and innovation in the face of adversity.