A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts

A new edition of a bestselling book looking at the history of Boston through fifty artifacts.

Joseph M. Bagley, the city archaeologist of Boston, uncovers a fascinating hodgepodge of history–from ancient fishing grounds to Jazz Age red-light districts–that will surprise and delight even longtime residents. Each artifact is shown in full color with a description of the item’s significance to its site location and Boston’s larger history. From cannonballs to drinking cups and from ancient spears to chinaware, A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts offers a unique and accessible introduction to Boston’s history and physical culture while revealing the ways objects can offer a tantalizing entr e into our past. Packed with vivid descriptions and art, this lively history of Boston will appeal to all manner of readers, locals, and visitors alike. This new edition showcases an important fact which has come to light since its first publication, that a chapter about a cat has now been shown to be a dog, thus demonstrating the perils of the archaeologist.

Author: Joseph M. Bagley
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Brandeis University Press
Published: 09/22/2021
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.2lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781684580781
Language: English