Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands: A Guide to the City's Hidden Shores (Paperback)

by Christopher Klein (Author)
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Product Description
The Boston Harbor Islands are experiencing unprecedented visitation, finally assuming their rightful place as Bostons backyard. Rich with history, over 150 full-color photographs, maps, and illustrations, and a resource section devoted to the recreational offerings surrounding the harbor islands, Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands is an indispensable guide to help you plan your island adventures. Explore the military installations that protected Boston during wartime including Fort Warren, home of Confederate prisoners during the Civil War. Visit Boston Light on Little Brewster, site of the nations oldest lighthouse. Kayak into the coves where pirates and bootleggers once hid. Wander the meadows that were the camps of Native Americans and the sites of Revolutionary skirmishes. Sail to the outer islands, a spectacular ocean wilderness. Find the best year-round fishing spots and discover why the islands are a birders paradise. Dive amid century-old shipwrecks or climb to the top of Spectacle Island for an altogether different view of the Boston skyline. Take in a jazz concert, an antique baseball game, or simply hop from one island to the next to experience the stunning natural beauty of this most storied national park area. Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands is sure to resonate with new and veteran islanders. Whether its hiking, camping, a trip through history, or a simple getaway to spend a day at the beach, a visit to the harbor islands offers an outdoor experience wholly unique to the geography and heritage of Boston. Don t leave port without it!

About the Author
Christopher Klein has written for numerous publications, including The Boston Globe, National Geographic Traveler, American Heritage, and New England Travel + Life. He lives in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Union Park Press (June 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934598003
• ISBN-13: 978-1934598009
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #306,621 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands, July 2, 2008

By	Island Gypsy - See all my reviews

This book is a refreshing and interesting new look at the Islands. Chris Klein has brought the old and new history together in a way that holds your interest from cover to cover. I am familiar with the Islands and it was wonderful to learn more about their history. I was especially pleased with Chapter on Peddocks, since that is the Island where my heart is.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of info!, September 6, 2008

By	K. Milligan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great book with lots of information. Very well organized and easy to get through - especially when referring back to the book. Also filled with good information for visiting the islands in your own boat.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift!, November 24, 2008

By	Vladimir - See all my reviews

This short volume is packed with fascinating history of the Boston Harbor Islands--an up and coming hot spot for the city. The photos are beautiful and the writing is funny and smart and informative. It's a great gift for those who are familiar with the harbor islands, and those who just like to know more about the history of New England. Highly recommend it!