| The Boston Harbor Islands:: A History of an Urban Wilderness Contributor(s): Kales, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596292903 ISBN-13: 9781596292901 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) |
| Dewey: 974.46 |
| LCCN: 2007018235 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 6.83" W x 9.81" (0.88 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Despite the relentless development of the past two centuries, Boston's coastal geography is still defined by its Harbor Islands. Carved and sculpted by massive glaciers from millennia past, this constellation of thirty-odd isles--notorious for swirling currents, surging tides, and treacherous submerged hazards--has played an outsized role in the city's history and growth. In The Boston Harbor Islands: The History of An Urban Wilderness, David Kales examines the astonishing range of uses Bostonians have found for their neighboring archipelago. From pirates' havens to military fortifications, the Harbor Islands have undergone innumerable transformations. Now, as Kales describes, conservation agencies hope to revitalize the oft-neglected islands, which were recently designated as a National Park Area. Filled with fascinating stories, The Boston Harbor Islands is the perfect primer for readers seeking to learn more about a unique maritime landscape located just a ferry ride away from Boston. |