Chronicles of Old Boston: Exploring New England's Historic Capital
by Charles Bahne
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Discover one of America's most historic cities through 29 dramatic true stories spanning Boston's 400-year history. Boston expert Charles Bahne reveals some of the city's most shocking moments including a murder mystery on the Harvard campus to the mistake that sent 2 million gallons of molasses pouring down Commercial Street. Other essays explore the major historic events from the founding of "the city on the hill" to the Boston Tea Party and the ride of Paul Revere to the establishment of the Red Sox and Fenway Park. Then visit the places where history happened with walking tours of the city's historic neighborhoods, illustrated with color photographs, detailed maps and period images.
- Rank: #1010404 in Books
- Published on: 2012-04-10
- Released on: 2012-04-10
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.91" h x .79" w x 5.31" l, .90 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 288 pages
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