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Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands: A Guide to the City's Hidden Shores
by Christopher Klein
The Boston Harbor Islands are experiencing unprecedented visitation, finally assuming their rightful place as Boston's backyard. Rich with history, over 150 full-color photographs, maps, and illustrations, and a resource section devoted to the recreational offerings surrounding the harbor islands,
Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands is an indispensable guide to help you plan your island adventures. Explore the military installations that protected Boston during wartime including Fort Warren, home of Confederate prisoners during the Civil War. Visit Boston Light on Little Brewster, site of the nations oldest lighthouse. Kayak into the coves where pirates and bootleggers once hid. Wander the meadows that were the camps of Native Americans and the sites of Revolutionary skirmishes.
About the Author
Christopher Klein has written for numerous publications, including The Boston Globe, National Geographic Traveler, American Heritage, and New England Travel + Life. He lives in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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