Boston Common: Scenes From Four Centuries is a historical book written by M. A. De Wolfe Howe. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Boston Common, one of the oldest public parks in the United States. The author takes the reader on a journey through four centuries of Boston's history, from the early days of the Puritan settlement to the present day. The book is filled with fascinating stories, anecdotes, and historical facts about the people, events, and landmarks that have shaped the history of Boston Common. The author explores the park's role in the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the struggle for civil rights. The book also includes a wealth of illustrations, photographs, and maps that bring the history of Boston Common to life. Overall, Boston Common: Scenes From Four Centuries is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Boston, the United States, or public parks in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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