The Charles: A River Transformed - Couverture souple

Marchione, Dr

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738535397 ISBN 13 : 9780738535395

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 1998

Synopsis

From the Colonia era through the industrial age and into modern times, the Charles River has been a prominent feature of the New England landscape and has undergone a series of dramatice changes. First the site of important Revolutionary battles, the Charles later became home to myriad commercial interests, including lumberyards, slaughterhouses, arsenals, and businesses. The Charles has long been the location of three prominent universities, but only recently has the river come to serve as a recreational and scenic haven for residents and visitors of Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Watertown, and Newton. The 1970s landmark Clean Water Act did much to transform this much-used waterway into a lovely and popular spot for walking, jogging, cycling, boating, sailing, rowing, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and even windsurfing.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

William P. Marchione is the author of several books and articles on Boston-area history. He is the curator of the Brighton-Allston Historical Society, associate professor of history at the Art Institute of Boston, and a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738535397
• ISBN 13: 9780738535395
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible