The time when this strong and interesting story begins is shortly before the colonies become independent and there is still a division of opinion. The flame is wavering—some do not know just where they stand—it burns clearly as the Declaration is signed.

Jason Reeves, a young peddler in Connecticut, comes to Litchfield where he becomes apprenticed to a printer, and learns the trade. It is a fascinating and honorable trade, carrying great responsibility.

The story centers on—and has as its most dramatic scene—the printing by Jason of the Declaration of Independence. We see also the famous melting down of the statue of George III, which actually took place in Litchfield. There is a love story—and in the end Jason has a decision to make. Moreover we have come to know Jason and the girl Keziah so well that their decisions seem to concern us vitally.

From the dust jacket