The Boston Molasses Flood, America's first subway, Harvard's monster computer, and the skull of Phineas Gage. The author's offbeat explorations reveal more than a hundred unusual locations in the Massachusetts' capital. A practical guide and a handsome tribute to one of America's most storied cities. Published by The Urban Explorer these city tales from new and unusual perspectives provide independent travelers with unforgettable memories. Ideal for those who want to escape the crowds and get beyond the well-known paths, as well as for those inhabitants who perhaps thought they already knew their city.
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Höhe: 209 mm
Breite: 139 mm
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978-3-9504218-1-1 (9783950421811)
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The Urban Explorer Duncan J. D. Smith is a travel writer and photographer. In his ground breaking Only In Guides he reveals cities from unique and hidden perspectives. He has travelled across several continents and described his experiences in books, magazines, and online. Born in Sheffield, England in 1960, he studied history and archaeology at university. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
