{"product_id":"freedom-trail-boston-a-guided-tour-through-history-hardcover","title":"Freedom Trail: Boston: A Guided Tour Through History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnna Mantzaris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResidents and visitors alike can journey back in time as they follow Boston's 2 1\/2-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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimeline Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Two popout(R) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Additional color maps and up to 40-60 photos, both historical and modern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* An introduction by an expert that sets the area in historical context\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A timeline showing key historical events \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A detailed walking tour of the present-day site, interspersed with first-hand accounts interspersed in the text or included as sidebars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Concise and colorful biographies of key historical figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Where to stay and eat, and places to visit nearby \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMOVE THROUGH TIME AS NEVER BEFORE with this one-of-a-kind guide, which brings you face to face with the people and events that shaped Boston's Freedom Trail. From Faneuil Hall to the Old North Church, it takes you past sixteen landmark sites--and in doing so it tells the story of the American Revolution, keeps alive the voices of the people behind the peril and the victory, and reveals the truth behind the nation's most historic city. - Two PopOuts--an historic map up front and a contemporary map in the back - An introduction that sets Boston's Freedom Trail in historical context - A timeline that adds context to the history described - Concise biographies of key figures - An historical walking tour - Where to stay and eat, and places to visit nearby - Archival and color photos throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnna Mantzaris is a professional travel writer who has written other books on American cities including 48 Hours San Francisco for Globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 13, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763381862688,"sku":"9780762757411","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2879997748c53f9ccf9a9790c0825c1a.webp?v=1780233928","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/freedom-trail-boston-a-guided-tour-through-history-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}