Boston in Transit: Mapping the History of Public Transportation in The Hub by St

Description: Boston in Transit by Steven Beaucher Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "Comprehensive history of public transportation infrastructure and the modes of transit that have moved Boston for nearly four centuries"-- Publisher Description A richly illustrated story of public transit in one of Americas most historic cities, from public ferry and horse-drawn carriage to the MBTA.A richly illustrated story of public transit in one of Americas most historic cities, from public ferry and horse-drawn carriage to the MBTA.A lively tour of public transportation in Boston over the years, Boston in Transit maps the complete history of the modes of transportation that have kept the city moving and expanding since its founding in 1630-from the simple ferry serving an English settlement to the expansive network of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA. The story of public transit in Boston-once dubbed the Hub of the Universe-is a journey through the history of the American metropolis.With a remarkable collection of maps and architectural and engineering drawings at hand, Steven Beaucher launches his account from the landing where English colonists established that first ferry, carrying passengers between what is now Bostons North End and Charlestown-and sparing them what had been a two-day walk around Boston Harbor. In the 1700s, horse-drawn coaches appeared on the scene, connecting Boston and Cambridge, with the bigger, better Omnibus soon to follow. From horse-drawn coaches, horse-drawn railways evolved, making way for the electric streetcar networks that allowed the citys early suburbs to sprout-culminating in the multimodal, regional public transportation network in place in Boston today.With photographs, brochures, pamphlets, guidebooks, timetables, and tickets, Boston in Transit creates a complete picture of the everyday experience of public transportation through the centuries. At once a practical reference, local history, and travelogue, this book will be cherished by armchair tourists, day-trippers, and serious travelers alike. Author Biography Steven Beaucher is an architect and the cofounder and proprietor of WardMaps LLC, a retail store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in antique maps and public transportation artifacts of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Details ISBN 0262048078 ISBN-13 9780262048071 Title Boston in Transit Author Steven Beaucher Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 592 Publisher MIT Press Ltd GE_Item_ID:141372309; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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Book Title: Boston in Transit : Mapping the History of Public Transportation in the Hub

Number of Pages: 592 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: MIT Press

Item Height: 1.4 in

Publication Year: 2023

Topic: Public Transportation, United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, General

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Transportation, Political Science, History

Item Weight: 86.6 Oz

Item Length: 11.4 in

Author: Steven Beaucher

Item Width: 10.9 in

Format: Hardcover