Ebook Old Landmarks and Historic Personages of Boston

Myles Standish. — William Blackstone. Shawmut. Settlement by Winthrop's Company. -trimountain. Boston. Physical Features. — Area. — Settlement by Indians. — Character of first Buildings. First Location of the Settlers. Geographical Divisions. — Wood and Water. Dress. Manners and Customs. Slavery. Curious Old Laws. Government Of the Town. Allotment Of Lands. Intoler ance of the Times. The Pulpit a Means of Intelligence. Accounts by various Writers. Town Records. General Growth and Progress. Population. Wards. Paving the Streets. Lighting the Streets. Supply of Water. Enlargement Of Boston. Communication with Mainland. Ferries. Bridges. Coaches, Public and Private.