Discover one of America's most historic cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning Boston's 400-year history and walking tours of the city's historic neighbourhoods. Essays explore the major historic events from the founding of "the city on the hill" to the Boston Tea Party and the ride of Paul Revere to the establishment of the Red Sox and Fenway Park. Learn how Boston became the financial centre of the country, discover the Great Molasses Flood and walk in the steps of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. Then see it all for yourself with guided walking tours of each of Boston's historic neighbourhoods, illustrated with colour photographs and period maps. Chronicles of Old Boston appeals to history buffs, Boston residents and Boston tourists alike, with: ?Profiles of influential Bostonians including John Hancock, Charles Bulfinch, Fredrick Law Olmsted, Alexander Graham Bell, Isabella Stewart Gardner, The Kennedys and more ?Sidebars on John Harvard's library, the Underground Railroad, the Gardner Museum Theft and more ?39 Detailed Maps ?Complete Index ?9 neighbourhood walking tours of historic sites ?Cover design by Jose Antonio Contreras AUTHOR: Charles Bahne is a Boston historian, tour guide and author of 'The Complete Guide to Boston's Freedom Trail.' Charlie graduated from MIT with a major in Urban Studies and Planning, focusing on urban history and tourism. He has worked in some of the city's historic sites and museums, as a seasonal Park Ranger with Boston National Historical Park and has taught many Exploritas programs about Boston and its role in the American Revolution. MUSEYON GUIDES CHRONICLES SERIES 9780984633449 Chronicles of Old Rome: Exploring Italy's Eternal City 9780984633401 Chronicles of Old Boston: Exploring New England's Historic Capital 9780984633487 Chronicles of Old Chicago: Exploring the History and Lore of the Windy City 9780984633418 Chronicles of Old Las Vegas: Exposing Sin City's High-Stakes History 9780984633432 Chronicles of Old London: Exploring Historic Neighborhoods 9780982232064 Chronicles of Old New York: Exploring Manhatten's Landmark Neighbors 9780984633425 Chronicles of Old Paris: Exploring the Historic City of Light
