The North End A Brief History of Boston's Oldest Neighborhood |
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Author:
| Goldfeld, Alex R. |
Series title: | Brief History Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-61423-285-8 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2009 |
Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing
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Imprint: | History Press, The |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $12.99 |
Book Description:
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Before evolving into a thriving "Little Italy," Boston's North End saw a tangled parade of military, religious and cultural change. Home to prominent historical figures such as Paul Revere, this neighborhood also played host to Samuel Adams and the North End Caucus--which masterminded the infamous Boston Tea Party--as well as the city's first African-American church. From the Boston Massacre to Revere's heroic ride, the North End embodies almost four centuries of strife and...
More DescriptionBefore evolving into a thriving "Little Italy," Boston's North End saw a tangled parade of military, religious and cultural change. Home to prominent historical figures such as Paul Revere, this neighborhood also played host to Samuel Adams and the North End Caucus--which masterminded the infamous Boston Tea Party--as well as the city's first African-American church. From the Boston Massacre to Revere's heroic ride, the North End embodies almost four centuries of strife and celebration, international influence and true American spirit. A small but storied stretch of land, the North End remains the oldest neighborhood in one of the country's most historic cities.