Lost Boston

Lost Boston by Jane Holtz Kay. Published by Houghton Mifflin Co, Boston, MA, 1980. 1st Edition 6th Printing. Paperback. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine. Orig owners book stamp impressed on title page. ISBN 0395321336. LCCN 80-16056. An eloquent appeal for the presentation of an architectural heritage, and an eminently readable history of a remarkable city's physical development. The author has created a book that brings history to life. An engaging text supplemented by over 300 rare photographs and prints imaginatively traces Boston's evolution from the barren swamp peninsula settled by the colonists to the familiar metropolis of today. Those who literally created Boston through the years are masterfully brought to life, and the lavish photographs and line drawings will fascinate every reader. 304 Pgs. Description text copyright 2008 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 17069.