Only in Boston (2)
A Guide to Unique Locations,Hidden Corners & Unusual Objects
2nd Edition
Published on 10. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-3-9505392-1-9 (ISBN)
Description
Discover Boston's Revolutionary history, visionary urban planning and world-class cultural institutions with this explorer's guide to the Massachusetts' capital. An illustrated guide to over 100 fascinating and unusual sights in the United States' oldest major city. Colonial-era relics and heritage trails, industrial remains and ethnic enclaves, hallowed universities and contemporary art spaces. From the oldest public park and the Cradle of Liberty to America's first subway and a monster computer. Locations include The Ether Dome, South Street Diner, Sky Walk Observatory, and the skull of Phineas. Also the Boston Molasses Flood, Wally's Jazz Club, Harpoon Brewery, and the Emerald Necklace. Set off on your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects. Duncan J. D. Smith - The Urban Explorer - is a travel writer, historian and photographer. In his ground breaking Only In Guides he reveals great 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.
Reviews / Votes
Another triumph. The granular detail, along with your gift for storytelling, is remarkable - Max Grinnell, www.theurbanologist.com;The Only In Guides help passionate travellers uncover the hidden treasures of a city, sending them home with indelible memories - Timeless Travels magazine;In a world where places become ever more similar, it is an absolute joy to stumble on the 'Only In' Guides. The author brings to the series the gaze of the enquiring outsider. A refreshing alternative to the prevailing tide of uniformity favoured by too many travel guides - Hidden Europe magazineMore details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Vienna
Austria
Publishing group
The Urban Explorer
Dimensions
Height: 137 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
458 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-9505392-1-9 (9783950539219)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
07/2018
The Urban Explorer
€20.99
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Person
In 2003, Duncan JD Smith decided to start writing and illustrating his own travel guides. He has since embarked on a lifetime's adventure, travelling off the beaten track in search of unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
His findings are being published in a ground breaking series of city guides - the Only In Guides published by The Urban Explorer. With eighteen titles currently in print, the series has garnered positive reviews and sales in excess of 200,000 units.
Born in Sheffield, England in 1960 Duncan ran his own private museum from the age of ten before going on to read Ancient History and Archaeology at Birmingham University.
A passionate collector, he enjoys vintage travel books, gardening, natural history and music.
Duncan divides his time between England and Central Europe and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
His findings are being published in a ground breaking series of city guides - the Only In Guides published by The Urban Explorer. With eighteen titles currently in print, the series has garnered positive reviews and sales in excess of 200,000 units.
Born in Sheffield, England in 1960 Duncan ran his own private museum from the age of ten before going on to read Ancient History and Archaeology at Birmingham University.
A passionate collector, he enjoys vintage travel books, gardening, natural history and music.
Duncan divides his time between England and Central Europe and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.