Adams & Co., Boston
John S. Adams was the principal of Adams & Co. In 1865 Adams & Co. succeeded Amsden & Co. and set up operations at 21 Bromfield St. This firm specialized in parlor games, fireworks and novelties. It published a number of books - mainly in the 1870's.
21 Bromfield St. 1865-1867
25 Bromfield street 1867-1873
4 Pearl Street 1874-1876
3.5 Beacon 1877
203 Tremont 1879
Adams & Co. published one series for juveniles:
Youth’s History of the Rebellion by William M. Thayer
| 1. From the Bombardment of Fort Sumter to the Capture of Roanoke Island |
| 2. From the Capture of Roanoke Island to the Battle of Murfreesboro |
| 3. From the Battle of Murfreesboro to the Massacre at Fort Pillow |
| 4. From the Massacre at Fort Pillow to the End |
Adams & Co. published this series in about 1867-1868. The first editions were published by Walker, Wise & Co. (Volume #1) and Walker, Fuller & Co. (Volumes #2-4)
Illustrated
Cloth
The four volumes were sold as a boxed set in 1868.
None of these editions have been seen.