Description
Discover Boston's Revolutionary history, visionary urban planning and world-class cultural institutions with this explorer's guide to the Massachusetts' capital. An illustrated guide to over 100 fascinating and unusual sights in the United States' oldest major city. Colonial-era relics and heritage trails, industrial remains and ethnic enclaves, hallowed universities and contemporary art spaces. From the oldest public park and the Cradle of Liberty to America's first subway and a monster computer. Locations include The Ether Dome, South Street Diner, Sky Walk Observatory, and the skull of Phineas. Also the Boston Molasses Flood, Wally's Jazz Club, Harpoon Brewery, and the Emerald Necklace. Set off on your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
About the Author
Duncan J. D. Smith - The Urban Explorer - is a travel writer, historian and photographer. In his ground breaking Only In Guides he reveals great cities from unique and hidden perspectives. He has travelled across several continents and described his experiences in books, magazines, and online. Born in Sheffield, England in 1960, he studied history and archaeology at university. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Reviews
Another triumph. The granular detail, along with your gift for storytelling, is remarkable - Max Grinnell, www.theurbanologist.com;The Only In Guides help passionate travellers uncover the hidden treasures of a city, sending them home with indelible memories - Timeless Travels magazine;In a world where places become ever more similar, it is an absolute joy to stumble on the 'Only In' Guides. The author brings to the series the gaze of the enquiring outsider. A refreshing alternative to the prevailing tide of uniformity favoured by too many travel guides - Hidden Europe magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9783950539219
Author Duncan J.D. Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint The Urban Explorer
Publisher The Urban Explorer
About the Author
Duncan J. D. Smith - The Urban Explorer - is a travel writer, historian and photographer. In his ground breaking Only In Guides he reveals great cities from unique and hidden perspectives. He has travelled across several continents and described his experiences in books, magazines, and online. Born in Sheffield, England in 1960, he studied history and archaeology at university. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Reviews
Another triumph. The granular detail, along with your gift for storytelling, is remarkable - Max Grinnell, www.theurbanologist.com;The Only In Guides help passionate travellers uncover the hidden treasures of a city, sending them home with indelible memories - Timeless Travels magazine;In a world where places become ever more similar, it is an absolute joy to stumble on the 'Only In' Guides. The author brings to the series the gaze of the enquiring outsider. A refreshing alternative to the prevailing tide of uniformity favoured by too many travel guides - Hidden Europe magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9783950539219
Author Duncan J.D. Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint The Urban Explorer
Publisher The Urban Explorer
