Freedom Trail: A Guided Tour through History (1st Edition) (Historical Tours)

By: Anna Mantzaris

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Synopsis: Residents and visitors alike can journey back in time as they follow Boston&’s 2 ½-mile Freedom Trail past twenty-six historic landmarks that embody pivotal events in the formation of America—including the site of the Boston Massacre and the Bunker Hill Monument. Timeline BooksThese one-of-a-kind guides allow readers to move through time as never before, bringing them face to face with the people and events behind some of America&’s most important historical landmarks and locations. No other guidebooks draw so much on the first-hand accounts of those involved in the historic events that transpired in the areas covered—making readers feel as if they are experiencing living history. Each book features:* Two popout® maps—a historical map showing the area as it once was; and a modern map marking every stop on the tour and place mentioned in the text.* Additional color maps and up to 40-60 photos, both historical and modern* An introduction by an expert that sets the area in historical context* A timeline showing key historical events * A detailed walking tour of the present-day site, interspersed with first-hand accounts interspersed in the text or included as sidebars* Concise and colorful biographies of key historical figures* Where to stay and eat, and places to visit nearby