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Secret Boston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
What Boston landmark was first envisioned in a newspaper column? Which of the city's nicknames was originally meant as an insult? And who is that costumed bear playing music in the T? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in Secret Bostons sa guide to the unknown, strange, forgotten, and wonderful places and people that make up the Hub of the Universe. In a city with this much history, the mists of time are bound to hide more than a few hidden gems. Learn the fascinating history of the area's more unique landmarks, quirkier places, and legends, generally known only to locals, and sometimes not even by them. Visit a building that announces the weather by color. Hear the stories behind the tourist stops, like the person who rowed out to the USS Constitution and sawed off its figurehead or the iconic Boston sight painted by a nun. Author and longtime local Kim Foley MacKinnon brings an insider's perspective to revealing the secrets of this historic and creative city. Even those who think they know everything about Boston will be surprised by some of its forgotten history, hard-to-find landmarks, and colorful characters.
Book Details
- Publisher: Reedy Press
- Publish Date: Apr 1st, 2020
- Pages: 208
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.10in - 0.50in - 0.80lb
- EAN: 9781681062105
- Categories: • United States - State & Local - New England (CT, MA, ME, NH,
About the Author
MacKinnon, Kim: - Kim Foley MacKinnon, author of 100 Things to Do in Boston Before You Die (second edition, 2018), takes a deeper dive into the city she loves and writes about in Secret Boston, her second book from Reedy Press. Her other writing credits include the Boston Globe, Food Network, Forbes Travel, Travel + Leisure, Cruise Critic, Global Traveler, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report and various AAA publications, among many others. Follow Kim on her adventures at www.escapewithkim.com and on Twitter and Instagram @escapewithkim. After you start exploring the city, use #secretbostonbook and let us know about your discoveries!