On a River

This book explores a small tidal river that enters Massachusetts Bay between Boston and Plymouth. It is the first state-designated scenic river, brimming with history from pre-colonial times. It survived state-approved plans to dam the river and develop its extensive salt marshes. Its story informs our future in a world of climate change. Tales of the river and its amazing people (and fish) -- shipbuilders, toolmakers, storytellers, ministers, river pilots, fishermen, farmers, salt hayers, scientists, and politicians John Quincy Adams and Daniel Webster More than 140 images, some rare, including before, and after, the 1898 storm that transformed the river Highly readable writing, about 300 pages, with thorough endnotes Deep research on environmental issues