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Author : Gerald Butler
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2000
The Military History Of Boston S Harbor Islands written by Gerald Butler and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
This accurate pictorial history will acquaint the reader with the seacoast defenses of Boston Harbor. Fortified since the the 1600s, seacoast defenses provided important protection for the new seaport. By the Civil War, strong granite fortresses guarded the seaward approaches to the Port of Boston. Later, powerful long-range guns and mortars protected the seaport. During World War II, the most sophisticated and powerful guns existing were installed. These guns used the first computers and radar systems developed for the military for target acquisition and tracking. In The Military History of Boston's Harbor Islands, great care has been taken to identify harbor defense systems at all of the harbor islands, mainland forts, and the observation and radar towers from Nahant to Scituate. The book identifies and explains the long-abandoned granite and concrete monoliths of Boston Harbor. The Military History of Boston's Harbor Islands briefly describes Edgar Allan Poe's tour of duty in Boston Harbor, the impact that Col. Sylvanus Thayer had on Boston's seacoast fortifications, and many mysterious structures at the harbor forts.
Military History Of Boston S Harbor Islands
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Author : Gerald Butler
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
Release Date : 2000-07
Military History Of Boston S Harbor Islands written by Gerald Butler and has been published by Arcadia Library Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07 with History categories.
This accurate pictorial history will acquaint the reader with the seacoast defenses of Boston Harbor. Fortified since the the 1600s, seacoast defenses provided important protection for the new seaport. By the Civil War, strong granite fortresses guarded the seaward approaches to the Port of Boston. Later, powerful long-range guns and mortars protected the seaport. During World War II, the most sophisticated and powerful guns existing were installed. These guns used the first computers and radar systems developed for the military for target acquisition and tracking. In The Military History of Boston's Harbor Islands, great care has been taken to identify harbor defense systems at all of the harbor islands, mainland forts, and the observation and radar towers from Nahant to Scituate. The book identifies and explains the long-abandoned granite and concrete monoliths of Boston Harbor. The Military History of Boston's Harbor Islands briefly describes Edgar Allan Poe's tour of duty in Boston Harbor, the impact that Col. Sylvanus Thayer had on Boston's seacoast fortifications, and many mysterious structures at the harbor forts.
Boston Harbor Islands
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Author : David Kales
language : en
Publisher: Brief History
Release Date : 2007
Boston Harbor Islands written by David Kales and has been published by Brief History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
Despite the relentless development of the past two centuries, Boston's coastal geography is still defined by its Harbor Islands. Carved and sculpted by massive glaciers from millennia past, this constellation of thirty-odd isles--notorious for swirling currents, surging tides, and treacherous submerged hazards--has played an outsized role in the city's history and growth. In The Boston Harbor Islands: The History of An Urban Wilderness, David Kales examines the astonishing range of uses Bostonians have found for their neighboring archipelago. From pirates' havens to military fortifications, the Harbor Islands have undergone innumerable transformations. Now, as Kales describes, conservation agencies hope to revitalize the oft-neglected islands, which were recently designated as a National Park Area. Filled with fascinating stories, The Boston Harbor Islands is the perfect primer for readers seeking to learn more about a unique maritime landscape located just a ferry ride away from Boston.
The Boston Harbor Islands
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Author : Christopher Klein
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2020-05-01
The Boston Harbor Islands written by Christopher Klein and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-01 with Travel categories.
The Boston Harbor Islands: Discovering the City's Hidden Shores is an indispensable resource for those who want to uncover the best kept secret in the Northeast. Part history, part travel guide, Christopher Klein has written the most compelling invitation to explore the Boston Harbor Islands national park area to date. 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, the nation’s oldest lighthouse site. Kayak into the coves where pirates and bootleggers once hid. Dive amid century-old wrecks, or climb to the top of Spectacle Island for an altogether different view of Boston. 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. Complete with resource listings of recreational activities on and around the harbor islands and richly illustrated with over 150 full-color photographs, Klein’s comprehensive coverage and keen wit will inspire thousands of landlubbers and mariners to leave port for many summers to come.
All About The Boston Harbor Islands
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Author : Emily Kales
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993-06
All About The Boston Harbor Islands written by Emily Kales and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-06 with Boston (Mass.) categories.
This is the indispensable guidebook for the visitor to Boston Harbor & Boston Harbor Islands State Park. The reader will find all the information he needs to explore & enjoy the islands - their history & future, lore & romance, combined with the practical aspects of how to get to the islands, where to moor a boat, fish, picnic, & much more. Handy guides to boat rentals, charters, harbor cruises, & whale watches, swimming beaches & commuter boats are included. The text is enhanced by over 60 photographs & maps. All island facilities & recreational opportunities are revised & up-to-date. The islands have played a significant role in U.S. military history dating back to King Phillip's War in 1676. Many military structures remain & are open for tours. The reader will also be interested in the archeological finds made in recent years. Boston Harbor, long neglected, is undergoing a rebirth. No aspect of this re-discovery is more dramatic than the development of its many harbor islands. Some thirty in number, they offer a unique recreational experience at the very front door of this historic city. No visitor to Boston should be without this guidebook. Order from: Hewitts Cove Publishing Co., 349 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA 02043. (617) 749-2223.
Cultural Landscape Report For The Boston Harbor Islands Boston Harbor Islands National State Park Boston Massachusetts
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Author : Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Cultural Landscape Report For The Boston Harbor Islands Boston Harbor Islands National State Park Boston Massachusetts written by Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation (U.S.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Boston Harbor Islands (Mass.) categories.
Discovering The Boston Harbor Islands
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Author : Christopher Klein
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-05
Discovering The Boston Harbor Islands written by Christopher Klein and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05 with History categories.
Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands is an indispensable guide to help you plan your island adventures.Explore military installations that protected Boston during wartimeincluding Civil War era Fort Warren. Visit Boston Light on Little Brewster, site of the nations oldest lighthouse. Kayak into the coves where pirates and bootleggers hid. Wander the woodlands and meadows that were the seasonal camps of Native Americans and the sites of Revolutionary skirmishes. Sail to the outer islands, find the best year-round fishing spots, and discover why the islands are a birders paradise. 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.
Boston Harbor
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Author : Donald Cann
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2006
Boston Harbor written by Donald Cann and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
Postcard publishers had plenty to work with in the Boston area at the beginning of the 20th century, the heyday of the American postcard. This collection of vintage postcards shows how the Boston Harbor Islands offered romantic scenery, historic lighthouses, and majestic coastal artillery forts, picturesque summer destinations, and a working waterfront.
Military Aspects Of Geology
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Author : E. P. F. Rose
language : en
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Release Date : 2019-01-31
Military Aspects Of Geology written by E. P. F. Rose and has been published by Geological Society of London this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-31 with Science categories.
This book complements the Geological Society’s Special Publication 362: Military Aspects of Hydrogeology. Generated under the auspices of the Society’s History of Geology and Engineering Groups, it contains papers from authors in the UK, USA, Germany and Austria. Substantial papers describe some innovative engineering activities, influenced by geology, undertaken by the armed forces of the opposing nations in World War I. These activities were reactivated and developed in World War II. Examples include trenching from World War I, tunnelling and quarrying from both wars, and the use of geologists to aid German coastal fortification and Allied aerial photographic interpretation in World War II. The extensive introduction and other chapters reveal that ‘military geology’ has a longer history. These chapters relate to pre-twentieth century coastal fortification in the UK and the USA; conflict in the American Civil War; long-term ‘going’ assessments for German forces; tunnel repair after wartime route denial in Hong Kong; and tunnel detection after recent insurgent improvisation in Iraq.
Boston Harbor Islands A National Park Area General Management Plan
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Boston Harbor Islands A National Park Area General Management Plan written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (Mass.) categories.