Discover one of America’s most historic cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning Boston’s 400-year history, and then visit the places where history happened on walking tours of the city’s historic neighborhoods. Boston expert Charles Bahne reveals some of the city’s most shocking moments, from a murder mystery on the Harvard campus to the mistake that sent two million gallons of molasses pouring down Commerce Street. Other essays explore major historic events including the Boston Tea Party and the ride of Paul Revere to the establishment of the Red Sox and Fenway Park. The book also contains stories about John Hancock, Charles Bulfinch, Fredrick Law Olmsted, Alexander Graham Bell, Isabella Stewart Gardner, the Kennedys, and more.
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Charles Bahne is a Boston historian, a tour guide, and the author of The Complete Guide to Boston’s Freedom Trail. He has worked in some of the city’s historic sites and museums, has been a seasonal park ranger with Boston National Historical Park, and has taught many Exploritas programs about Boston and its role in the American Revolution. He graduated from MIT with a major in urban studies and planning, focusing on urban history and tourism. He lives in Boston.
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Discover one of America's most historic cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning Boston's 400-year history and walking tours of the city's historic neighbourhoods. 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. Learn how Boston became the financial centre of the country, discover the Great Molasses Flood and walk in the steps of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. Then see it all for yourself with guided walking tours of each of Boston's historic neighbourhoods, illustrated with colour photographs and period maps. Chronicles of Old Boston appeals to history buffs, Boston residents and Boston tourists alike, with: .Profiles of influential Bostonians including John Hancock, Charles Bulfinch, Fredrick Law Olmsted, Alexander Graham Bell, Isabella Stewart Gardner, The Kennedys and more .Sidebars on John Harvard's library, the Underground Railroad, the Gardner Museum Theft and more .39 Detailed Maps .Complete Index .9 neighbourhood walking tours of historic sites .Cover design by Jose Antonio Contreras AUTHOR: Charles Bahne is a Boston historian, tour guide and author of 'The Complete Guide to Boston's Freedom Trail.' Charlie graduated from MIT with a major in Urban Studies and Planning, focusing on urban history and tourism. He has worked in some of the city's historic sites and museums, as a seasonal Park Ranger with Boston National Historical Park and has taught many Exploritas programs about Boston and its role in the American Revolution. MUSEYON GUIDES CHRONICLES SERIES 9780984633449Chronicles of Old Rome: Exploring Italy's Eternal City 9780984633401Chronicles of Old Boston: Exploring New England's Historic Capital 9780984633487Chronicles of Old Chicago: Exploring the History and Lore of the Windy City 9780984633418Chronicles of Old Las Vegas: Exposing Sin City's High-Stakes History 9780984633432Chronicles of Old London: Exploring Historic Neighborhoods 9780982232064Chronicles of Old New York: Exploring Manhatten's Landmark Neighbors 9780984633425Chronicles of Old Paris: Exploring the Historic City of Light Here, readers can discover one of America's most iconic historic cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning Boston's 400-year history and walking tours of the city's historic neighbourhoods. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780984633401