Boston: The Place And The People

by Mark Antony DeWolfe Howe

Book Overview

Boston: The Place And The People is a comprehensive book written by M. A. DeWolfe Howe that provides a detailed account of the history, culture, and people of Boston. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the city's founding, its role in the American Revolution, its growth as a major port and commercial center, and its cultural and intellectual achievements. The author also delves into the lives of Boston's most famous residents, including Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams, as well as lesser-known figures who played important roles in the city's history. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help bring the city's past to life, as well as maps and diagrams that provide a visual understanding of the city's layout and development over time.Overall, Boston: The Place And The People is an engaging and informative book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of one of America's most iconic cities. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Boston's rich and complex past, as well as those who simply enjoy a good history book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163629545
• ISBN13: 9781163629543
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"