The Book Of Boston (1916)

The Book of Boston is a historical guidebook written by Robert Shackleton and originally published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Boston, Massachusetts, including its history, architecture, and notable landmarks. The author delves into the city's early colonial roots, tracing its development through the Revolutionary War and into the 20th century. Shackleton also provides detailed descriptions of Boston's famous neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill and the North End, as well as its iconic buildings, such as Faneuil Hall and the Massachusetts State House. The book is filled with photographs and illustrations, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Boston.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.