Residents and visitors alike can journey back in time as they follow
Boston's 2 1/2-mile Freedom Trail past twenty-six historic landmarks
that embody pivotal events in the formation of America--including the
site of the Boston Massacre and the Bunker Hill Monument. Timeline
BooksThese one-of-a-kind guides allow readers to move through time as
never before, bringing them face to face with the people and events
behind some of America's most important historical landmarks and
locations. No other guidebooks draw so much on the first-hand accounts
of those involved in the historic events that transpired in the areas
covered--making readers feel as if they are experiencing living history.
Each book features: * Two popout(R) maps--a historical map showing the
area as it once was; and a modern map marking every stop on the tour and
place mentioned in the text. * Additional color maps and up to 40-60
photos, both historical and modern * An introduction by an expert that
sets the area in historical context * A timeline showing key historical
events * A detailed walking tour of the present-day site, interspersed
with first-hand accounts interspersed in the text or included as
sidebars * Concise and colorful biographies of key historical figures
* Where to stay and eat, and places to visit nearby