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Sentry Or Beacon Hill

Sentry Or Beacon Hill

William Willder Wheildon

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Arquitectura
ISBN:
9781437051544
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Sentry Or Beacon Hill: The Beacon And The Monument Of 1635 And 1790 is a historical book written by William Willder Wheildon in 1876. The book is a detailed account of the history of Beacon Hill, a prominent hill in Boston, Massachusetts. The author traces the history of the hill from its early days as a lookout point for Native Americans to its development as a residential area in the 19th century.The book focuses on two key landmarks on the hill - the Beacon and the Monument of 1635 and 1790. The Beacon was a signal tower built in 1635 to warn the colonists of approaching danger. The Monument, built in 1790, was a tribute to the soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War.Wheildon provides a comprehensive history of the construction and significance of these landmarks, as well as their role in the history of Boston. He also discusses the various changes and developments that have taken place on Beacon Hill over the years, including the construction of the Massachusetts State House.Overall, Sentry Or Beacon Hill: The Beacon And The Monument Of 1635 And 1790 is an informative and engaging book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of Boston’s most iconic landmarks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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