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Informationen zum Autor By Anna Mantzaris Klappentext Residents and visitors alike can journey back in time as they follow Boston's 2 ½-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. Timeline BooksThese 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:* Two popout® 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.* Additional color maps and up to 40-60 photos, both historical and modern* An introduction by an expert that sets the area in historical context* A timeline showing key historical events * A detailed walking tour of the present-day site, interspersed with first-hand accounts interspersed in the text or included as sidebars* Concise and colorful biographies of key historical figures* Where to stay and eat, and places to visit nearby Zusammenfassung These full-sized history travel guides each come with two popout maps and the promise of a walk through the history of a particular city! region! or battlefield. One popout map shows the area back when; the other shows the modern view. Throughout these books! the readers are constantly provided with information they need to re-live the history of a famous battle or period of history. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: A Brief History of Boston's Freedom TrailKey Figures Walking Tour of Boston's Freedom TrailStaying and Eating More Places to SeeGlossaryBibliography and Suggested ReadingIndex...
