Description: The Boston Harbor Islands, Massachusetts, Brief History, Paperback 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.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Brand: Unbranded
MPN: 9781596292901
Book Title: Boston Harbor Islands: : a History of an Urban Wilderness
Item Length: 9.8in
Item Height: 0.3in
Item Width: 6.9in
Author: David Kales
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Human Geography, Ecology, United States / General
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2007
Genre: Nature, Science, History, Social Science
Item Weight: 13.8 Oz
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
