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Excerpt from A Survey of Boston and Its Vicinity: Shewing the Distance From the Old State House, at the Head of State Street, to All the Towns and Villages Not Exceeding Fifteen Miles Therefrom; Also the Intermediate Distance From One Place to Another
Surveys hath frequently Observed the decep tions used to decoy travellers by means of erro neous statements as to distances marked on guide boards and stones; some having calcu lated to the town lines only, others having their miles set at random, without regard to real measure, each party or Corporation recommend ing as the shortest and best way their favourite route, or that perhaps in which their interest is most concerned.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a circa 1820s travelogue, a detailed account of Boston and its surrounding area at a time when the United States was burgeoning, and America was finding its footing. The text is set out with an exacting attention to detail, listing the distances from the Old State House to key points of interest, local shops and services, and the various roads from Boston to outlying areas. This descriptive narrative provides not only a glimpse into the detailed street layout, architecture, and location of Boston landmarks, but also a unique insight into the social, commercial, and geographic history of the area, giving the reader a guide to the city's hotels, taverns, museums, wharves, and churches, as well as historical information on the British occupation, the battles of the Revolutionary War and the ethnicities and trades of the city's residents. This book serves as a valuable tool for historians, genealogists, and anyone with an interest in early American history, as well as a fascinating read for anyone interested in gaining an authentic insight into life in early 19th century Boston. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528421836_0
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