Survey of Boston and Its Vicinity: Sewing the Distance From the Old State House, at the Head of State Street, to All the Towns and Villages Not ... From One Place to Another, Together With a Sh - Hardcover

John G. Hales

9780484859233: Survey of Boston and Its Vicinity: Sewing the Distance From the Old State House, at the Head of State Street, to All the Towns and Villages Not ... From One Place to Another, Together With a Sh

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ISBN 10: 0484859234 ISBN 13: 9780484859233

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore Boston and its surrounding towns with precise distances and practical travel sketches.

This edition presents a careful survey of city routes, town-by-town distances, and a concise topographical snapshot of the region around Boston.

The book compiles street and road measurements, mile-by-mile summaries, and notes on notable landmarks, tolls, and turnpikes. It offers a historical view of how these routes connected city centers with outlying communities, making it a useful reference for readers interested in early American travel, mapping, and local history.

Clear distance tables and intermediate summaries between key towns and landmarks.
Historical context on roads, bridges, tolls, and turnpikes in the Boston area.
Descriptive notes on the towns, rivers, and topography encountered along major routes.
Guidance suitable for researchers, map enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a sense of place in the Boston region.

Ideal for readers of local history, cartography, and old travel narratives who want a grounded, non-spoiler view of the Boston vicinity.

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