Review
"Chock full of facts and humorous anecdotes replete with historical references ... a great find for both newcomers and old hands..." -- Diana Barrett & Bob Vila
"Following Grossman and Yager's footsteps (and ingeniously placed maps) makes this lively and historic city come alive." -- Martin Rapp, Contributing Editor, Travel & Leisure Magazine
"Makes a treasure hunt of the standard walking tour, with the bounty of Boston's neighborhood history at every turn." -- John Read, President, Outward Bound USA
"Following Grossman and Yager's footsteps (and ingeniously placed maps) makes this lively and historic city come alive." -- Martin Rapp, Contributing Editor, Travel & Leisure Magazine
"Makes a treasure hunt of the standard walking tour, with the bounty of Boston's neighborhood history at every turn." -- John Read, President, Outward Bound USA
About the Author
Jane Grossman and Felice Yager were introduced five years ago by a mutual friend who knew they were both avid walkers. Their friendship developed during long morning walks along the Charles River in snow and sun. They soon discovered their common interest in travel, writing and social history.
Ms. Grossman is a co-founder of the former Traveller’s Bookstore in New York City, which sold guidebooks, fiction and nonfiction; published a travel book catalog; and published guidebooks. When she moved to the Boston area in late 1997, she looked in vain for a good walking guide to her new hometown. She found Ms. Yager instead.
Ms. Yager, a psychologist, worked for many years with immigrants to Boston, helping them get adjusted and oriented to their new city. Much of her career has been devoted to social service, and consequently she is an experienced writer of fiction, specializing in grants.
