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Author : Edwin Monroe Bacon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Bookplates, American
ISBN : CORNELL:31924082451513
Author : EDWIN M. BACON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033594040
Author : George Edward Ellis,Edwin Monroe Bacon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 333750955X
Author : Edwin M. Bacon
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0266246516
Excerpt from King's Dictionary of Boston The first impression, doubtless, which this book will make upon one who takes it in hand will be of the abundance of the material which is to be found for it, and of the convenience coming from having what is in it so method ically disposed. The models for the volume were, of course, the well-known Dictionary of London and Dictionary of Paris. But it has peculiar features of its own, which make it preferable to them in method, arrange ment, and the form in which information is presented. There are in it more than twelve hundred titles of articles, arranging the subjects of them alpha betically, under the leading word most likely to be turned to by the inquirer. These cover all the local features, landmarks, visible objects of' interest in the territory; the government and public institutions of the city in their various departments; the corporations and societies administered here; the organizations of its citizens, mercantile, literary, charitable, and social; its clubs and fraternities and its repositories of literature, science, and the arts, with an account of their administration. Incidentally many local customs, Observances, and commemorations are recognized. There is also very much of history spread through the pages, with descriptions and statistics. Dis cussion, comment, and all irrelevant themes are avoided. Accuracy of state ment, with conciseness and condensation, have of necessity been kept strictly in view; and so the information is authentic, sufficiently extended, and, as a whole, surprisingly full. The variety of headings under which this informa tion -most needed by strangers and visitors to the city and, indeed, most welcome to our own citizens is distributed, forcibly reminds us of the prog ress towards expansion, enrichment, and even to a shade of cosmopolitanism, which the amazing strides of human progress in two and a half centuries, and the special influences which have developed wealth and enterprise, has realized on this old hpeninsula, the site of an English colony. The point of view, therefore, under which this Dictionary may admit of an Introduction is that of tracing the development of the town and city, its expansion, and its enrichment, leading on to its present opulence, its advanced administration, the number and variety of its resources and institutions, and. The composition of its population. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : George Edward Ellis,Edwin Munroe Bacon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Boston (Mass.)
ISBN : OCLC:963767577
Bacon's goal in writing King's Dictionary was to provide "a conveniently arranged ... hand-book, guide-book, and condensed history of Boston in one compact, ready-reference volume." Organized like a dictionary, entries include the following: The Ace of Clubs Club (a social dining club for dramatic, musical, and literary folks); the Free Hospital for Women and Children (offering free medical care to poor women and children, although there were only fifteen beds ...); Germans in Boston ("as a class ... conspicuous for their industry, thrift, and frugality); and Health of Boston (in which one learns that the "principal streets are cleaned daily" while "house-dirt and ashes" were picked-up once a week.) The ads are also delightful, and include ones for Chauncy-Hall School (which boasted "Special Students, many of whom are young ladies"), Prang's Artists' Material Store, Boston Theatre, and Holmes Furniture (showing a 19th-century version of a La-Z-Boy.) King's Dictionary is a truly comprehensive work covering all things Boston.
Author : Moses King
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Boston (Mass.)
ISBN : PSU:000010817094
Author : Edwin Monroe Bacon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Boston (Mass.)
ISBN : HARVARD:32044013012265
Author : Bacon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UBBS:UBBS-00007299
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11520258
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : American periodicals
ISBN : NYPL:33433100957509
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 762 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015033654552
American national trade bibliography.
Author : Matthew J. Suriano
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Bible
ISBN : 3161504739
Revised thesis (doctoral)--University of California, Los Angeles.
Author : Steven Beaucher
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780262048071
A richly illustrated story of public transit in one of America’s most historic cities, from public ferry and horse-drawn carriage to the MBTA. A lively tour of public transportation in Boston over the years, Boston in Transit maps the complete history of the modes of transportation that have kept the city moving and expanding since its founding in 1630—from the simple ferry serving an English settlement to the expansive network of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA. The story of public transit in Boston—once dubbed the Hub of the Universe—is a journey through the history of the American metropolis. With a remarkable collection of maps and architectural and engineering drawings at hand, Steven Beaucher launches his account from the landing where English colonists established that first ferry, carrying passengers between what is now Boston’s North End and Charlestown—and sparing them what had been a two-day walk around Boston Harbor. In the 1700s, horse-drawn coaches appeared on the scene, connecting Boston and Cambridge, with the bigger, better Omnibus soon to follow. From horse-drawn coaches, horse-drawn railways evolved, making way for the electric streetcar networks that allowed the city’s early suburbs to sprout—culminating in the multimodal, regional public transportation network in place in Boston today. With photographs, brochures, pamphlets, guidebooks, timetables, and tickets, Boston in Transit creates a complete picture of the everyday experience of public transportation through the centuries. At once a practical reference, local history, and travelogue, this book will be cherished by armchair tourists, day-trippers, and serious travelers alike.
Author : Joseph Sabin
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752520484
Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.
Author : Joseph Sabin
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368124120
Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.
