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Boston Sites & Insights

An Essential Guide to Historic Landmarks In and Around Boston

Susan Wilson

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English
Beacon Press
01 September 2018
Whether you're looking for a history of one of the city's world-class museums or for a fascinating story about Boston's popular North End, Susan Wilson covers it all in Boston Sites and Insights. Divided into six sections that reflect the diversity of people, activities, and landmarks within the city, this fascinating book leaves no stone unturned. With practical, up-to-date information in an ""Essentials"" section at the end of each chapter as well as fresh retellings of popular legends and lore, Wilson provides everything the modern visitor or current resident needs to know to enjoy the multicultural city of Boston, Massachusetts.""
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Imprint:   Beacon Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 143mm,  Spine: 21mm
Weight:   471g
ISBN:   9780807071359
ISBN 10:   0807071358
Pages:   368
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Susan Wilson is a writer, photographer, and educator who has written numerous books about Boston history, including Literary Trail of Greater Boston. She researched and wrote regular history columns for the Boston Globe, and now writes and lectures on and for various historic sites and organizations around Boston. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Reviews for Boston Sites & Insights: An Essential Guide to Historic Landmarks In and Around Boston

The book I've long been waiting for, companionably providing me with the story on buildings I've wanted to know more about, as well as alluring me with information on lore laden sites and settings I can now add to my circle of friends. The book is lively, distinguished and fun.--Lynda Morgenroth, author of Boston Neighborhoods Boston Sites and Insights is the most inclusive listing of things to do in the Boston area I've seen. Ms. Wilson has outdone herself, including something for everyone with this truly multicultural travel guide. --Kenneth A. Heidelberg, Boston African American National Historic Site This thorough, entertaining guide is recommended both to the general public and to serious students of history. -- Library Journal A dense, information-packed introduction to Beantown fascinating. -- Los Angeles Times


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