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Dave: IMG Jim Lynch Makes Landscape Art... Out of Text

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jimlynchIf Carl Hiaasen set one of his novels on a residential stretch of boundary line between British Columbia and Washington, or if Richard Russo's characters had relatives in the Pacific Northwest, the result might be something like Jim Lynch's Border Songs. Continue »
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Walkboston: Walking Tours of Boston's Unique Neighborhoods

by Robert Sloane

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Here is the ultimate guide to the streets of one of the nation's most historic and fascinating cities, written by the people who know them best. Compiled by the tour guides of WalkBoston, the city's well-known pedestrian advocacy group, this new guide reveals the secrets and charms of the real Boston. Inside you'll find 30 walks that explore the city's unique neighborhoods, waterfronts, and famous suburbs, from the hidden hill paths of Brookline and the South End's brownstones to the bakeries of Roslindale Square. Step-by-step directions, along with historic and cultural highlights, make each walk easy to follow for locals and visitors alike and all are accessible by public transportation

Inside you'll find: 30 walks that explore the real Boston; historic and cultural highlights; detailed maps and step-by-step directions; accessibility to every walk by public transportation.

WalkBoston is the ideal guide for locals, newcomers, and visitors alike.


Synopsis:

This essential guide of walks and light hikes leads outdoor enthusiasts off Boston's beaten track to explore some of the famous city's most unique neighborhoods.

Synopsis:

At last, here's a guide to the streets of the real Boston, written by the people who know them best. Compiled by the reputed tour guides of WalkBoston, the city's pedestrian advocacy group, this new guide reveals the secrets and charms of a Boston usually overlooked by other guides-sometimes even by residents themselves. More than 25 walks stretch the usual Boston tourist map and explore the city's unique neighborhoods, sights, and famous suburbs, from the South End's cobblestone sidewalks and the city's revitalized harbor to the hidden hill paths of Brookline. Detailed maps and step-by-step directions, along with historic and cultural highlights, make each walk easy to follow for locals and visitors alike. Distance and difficulty, plus directions by public transportation-by which all of the walks are accessible-are also provided. For weekend visitors, newcomers, and natives, WalkBoston is an essential addition to any explorer's library.

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About the Author

Robert Sloane, a city planner and lawyer, serves as Walks Chair for WalkBoston, a pedestrian advocacy group for the Boston region.

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Table of Contents

1) Boston Disasters 2) Brookline's Secret Stairways and Paths 3) The Fields of Newton 4) The Hills of Somerville 5) South Bay/Shirley-Eustis Mansion 6) Washington Street, Boston 7) Charlestown 8) Hyde Park 9) Jamaica Plain 10) Roslindale 11) Savin Hill 12) South End 13) Arlington 14) Chelsea 15) Dedham 16) East Cambridge and Kendall Square 17) Lexington 18) Newton Upper Falls 19) Wakefield 20) West Cambridge and Coolidge Hill 21) Bridges and Esplanades on the Charles 22) Neponset River and Ashmont Hill 23) South Bay Harbor Trail 24) Southwest Corridor Park 25) Upper Charles-Watertown/Waltham 26) Deer Island in Boston Harbor 27) The Downtown Boston Harborwalk 28) The Hull Peninsula 29) Lynn and Swampscott 30) South Boston and Dorchester Bay


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Product Details

ISBN:
9781929173365
Subtitle:
Walking Tours of Boston's Unique Neighborhoods
Editor:
Sloane, Robert
Editor:
Sloane, Robert
Publisher:
Appalachian Mountain Club
Location:
Boston
Subject:
Walking
Subject:
United States - Northeast - New England (General)
Subject:
United States - New England - Massachusetts
Subject:
Neighborhood
Subject:
Boston
Subject:
United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Edition Number:
First edition
Series Volume:
3-97.18
Publication Date:
September 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
231
Dimensions:
7.12x4.92x.52 in. .47 lbs.
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