Author: Alan Rogers & Lisa Rogers

Publisher/Date: American Historical Press 2007

ISBN: 9781892724540

Format/Condition: New hardcover book with dust jacket is in fine condition, 280 pages, illustrated.

Description: Boston Puritans perceived themselves as a free people whose pursuit of their own self-interest could only be achieved by serving their community. “See what there is to be done,” urged the Reverend Richard Baxter, “and do it with all your might.” This heavily illustrated history of the city describes how its character has been shaped by this call to action. Boston has been called “Freedom’s Birthplace” and the “Athens of America,” yet has suffered with racism, political corruption, and influxes of immigrant populations; still, the authors argue, the city’s ideals of reform and hard work have persisted.

This book is one of a series of state and city histories that describe the people, events, growth, institutions, and industries of their respective regions, illustrated with hundreds of photographs and archival images in color and black and white.