The Atlas of Boston History Seasholes Nancy S.
The Atlas of Boston History Seasholes Nancy S. Few American cities possess a history as long, rich, and fascinating as Boston's. From ancient glaciers to landmaking schemes and modern infrastructure…
Specifikacia The Atlas of Boston History Seasholes Nancy S.
The Atlas of Boston History Seasholes Nancy S.
Few American cities possess a history as long, rich, and fascinating as Boston's. From ancient glaciers to landmaking schemes and modern infrastructure projects, the city's terrain has been transformed almost constantly over the centuries. A site of momentous national political events from the Revolutionary War through the civil rights movement, Boston has also been an influential literary and cultural capital.
Seasholes, this landmark volume captures all aspects of Boston's past in a series of fifty-seven stunning full-color spreads. The Atlas of Boston History traces the city's history and geography from the last ice age to the present with beautifully rendered maps.Edited by historian Nancy S. Each section features newly created thematic maps that focus on moments and topics in that history.
These maps are accompanied by hundreds of historical and contemporary