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First discovered in 1630, when an influx of settlers began building along Boston's waterfront, the harbor islands have have come to play an integral part of the unique history and development of the city. Early residents found that the islands offered an abundance of timber and hay, and in summer months, they often grazed their cattle on this plentiful land.
Boston's Harbor Islands uncovers the fascinating stories of such places as Long Wharf, Castle Island, Minot's Light , Marine Park, and the Boston Floating Hospital, among many others. View rare photographs of Governor's Island, a 70-acre tract of land granted to Massachusetts Bay Governor John Winthrop in 1632, where the governor cultivated the first apple and pear orchards in New England. The island prospered under Winthrop's leadership and is today part of Logan International Airport.
Join author Anthony Mitchell Sammarco on an exciting visual tour, by land and by water, of life on and around the islands in this well-crafted photographic ribute. The author of numerous bestsellers in the Images of America series, Sammarco strives to actively preserve the history of the communities he loves. Boston's Harbor Islands will be enjoyed by readers of all ages for years to come.
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