Boston A to Z
by Thomas H. O'Connor
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From its origins as a Puritan settlement on the Shawmut Peninsula to the multicultural capital of the knowledge industry that it is today, the city of Boston has played a significant role in our nation's history. In this book, the preeminent historian of Boston, Thomas H. O'Connor, takes readers on a delightful tour of the city, past and present. Drawing on lifelong acquaintance as a native son and scholar, O'Connor has assembled a personal, informal and eclectic series of essays about show more Boston's people, places and events. show lessTags
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Thomas H. O'Connor is University Historian and Professor of History, Emeritus, at Boston College.
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- Important places
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Travel
- DDC/MDS
- 974.461 — History & geography History of North America Northeastern United States (New England and Middle Atlantic states) Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston
- LCC
- F73.36 .O37 — Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin America United States local history Massachusetts
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- Languages
- English
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