Main Title |
The geology and early history of the Boston area of Massachusetts : a bicentennial approach : the role of geology in the important events that took place around Boston 200 years ago / |
Author |
Kaye, Clifford A.
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Publisher |
U.S. Govt. Print. Off., |
Year Published |
1976 |
OCLC Number |
02151943 |
Subjects |
Geology--Massachusetts--Boston ;
Boston (Mass)--History
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EHAM |
QE75.B9 no. 1476 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
09/25/1998 |
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Collation |
iv, 78 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. |
Notes |
"United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey"--Page [ii]. Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-78). |
Contents Notes |
Introduction -- Geologic setting of the Boston area -- The Pleistocene Epoch, or the Ice Age -- Early settlements -- Ground water, wells, and springs -- Earthquake of November 18, 1755 -- The gathering storm -- Paul Revere's ride -- Battle of Concord -- Bunker Hill -- Fortified hills of Boston -- Beacon Hill and the Common -- The Washington Elm and the Cambridge Road -- Pollution of the Charles River -- Harbor islands -- The Common -- South Boston or Dorchester Heights -- The changing shoreline of Boston -- Paul Revere and copper smelters in Boston -- Boston building stones -- Geology : today and tomorrow. Role of geology in important events that took place around Boston 200 years ago. |