King's Handbook of Boston Harbor

This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth exploration of Boston Harbor, capturing its historical significance and scenic beauty. The book is richly illustrated with over two hundred original illustrations, providing visual insights into the harbour's landmarks and landscapes. It delves into the history of the area, detailing the development of the harbour and its role in the growth of Boston. Readers are taken on a journey through the various islands, forts, and lighthouses, with vivid descriptions that bring the past to life. The handbook serves as both a travel guide and a historical record, making it an invaluable resource for those interested in the maritime heritage of Boston.

Published 1883

Ex library copy. Binding of book is slightly loose. Slight foxing and fraying of edges on front cover, with gilt present but slightly tarnished. Slight foxing, fraying of edges, and stains on back cover. Slight foxing and a tear at the top of the spine, with some fading and gilt present but slightly tarnished. Heavy tanning and slight foxing on top edge. Moderate tanning and slight foxing on fore and bottom edges. Slight foxing and pencil annotations on endpapers. Slight foxing on some pages, clean of annotations across pages. Some tanning around margins of pages.

Condition: Well Read