Boston

This is a great story by the master of pulp--Don Pendleton. Outside of #'s 9&10 this is his best work.

Nat Hentoff, who later became famous as a writer about jazz and civil liberties, describes his "coming of age" and discovery of jazz in the Boston of the 1940s. A very enjoyable read.

I recently visited my public library. Being a Boston Celtics fan, I searched the sports book shelf and found this book. I flipped through it, and it looked interesting, so I checked it out. I arrived home and I started reading it. This book is filled with player profiles for every Celtic on the 1988-'89 offseason roster, including The Big Three: Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale. It has an in depth articles about the Celtics legendary announcer, the late Johnny Most. It has an interview with then Celtics GM Jan Volk. It has a closeup on timeless former Celtics coach Red Auerbach. It has everything a Celtics fan could dream of. I would suggest purchasing this book to all NBA fans.

Mary Lincoln founded the Boston Cooking School. Her book contained the lessons and recipies. There are lessons on how to build a fire in a wood stove and explainations of proper diet for the "sick room" as well as a complete discussion on wheat, yeast and bread making. Learn "how a new housewife without near neighbors" can make her own yeast for her breadmaking. This was the first cookbook to use standardized measurements. In addition, the advertisments put an interesting historical perspective on many of our familiar brands. Mary Lincoln hired Fanny Farmer to be the school's principal. Fanny put out a second edition under her own name without any credit to Mary Lincoln....

The best kind of humor turns a mirror to the world and shows us the absurdity in our daily lives.

On the one hand, this is a very instructional book with good, practical advice on driving and parking in the Boston area. On the other hand, it's simply hysterical. I almost wish I had this book when I first started driving in Massachusetts, but I think having experienced it all before reading the book made it that much funnier.

Anyone who lives and drives in Boston, or anyone moving to Boston who plans to drive a car, should read this book. Afterwards, you will fit right in on the Massachusetts roadways. Even if you aren't interested in using these techniques, understanding them helps protect you from other drivers who do. And the more you've actually experienced Boston drivers, the funnier it gets.

A sample quote, regarding increased enforcement of traffic laws: "[T]here is a renewed emphasis on FORM. You must avoid the APPEARANCE of impropriety. For example, illegal turns should be done smoothly, without signaling and without guilt. One-way maneuvers should be done in reverse gear -- your car will be facing the right way, you won't stand out, and you won't get a ticket. Establish your rule of the road with finesse and class, so that it appears to be the natural order of things."

I hope it comes back in print soon.

My Mother love this book. And I love the seafood.

This book is wonderful in every respect! There is a great deal of history provided in the book, and practically walks the reader through the historical town of Boston feeling as if they were re-living the experiences of the individuals written of in the book (i.e. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, John Hancock). Also the reader absorbs the culture and environment of historical Boston by envisioning the architecture and designs of the houses, meeting places, state buildings and so forth.

A thoroughly written book, with a knack for meticulous details, is one highly recommended for history buffs and loyal Bostonians.

Compiled and edited by Ken Mallory (Director of Publications, New England Aquarium, Boston), Boston Harbor Islands: National Park Area is a beautiful and impressively informative introduction to the national park islands of Boston Harbor. Featuring lavish full-color photographs, at-a-glance capsule information concerning access, description, facilities, special interests, and agencies of each island, and inviting, easy-to-follow narration of each island, Boston Harbor Islands: National Park Area is a joy for armchair travelers, and an excellent introduction for anyone looking to spend quality vacation time in the national park areas of Boston Harbor Islands.

A thorough look at several areas of artistic production in and for the Boston market during the first quarter of the nineteenth century -- including furniture, silver, lighting, porcelain, glass, and paintings. In this exhibition catalog, Feld draws together a body of superb material and clearly and concisely relates each piece to one another for a clear understanding of production at the time. In addition, he illustrates almost every piece included in the show, an unprecented publication on the subject. In addition to Feld's museum-quality entries, Page Talbott's introductory essay helps elevate a gallery exhibition to a major contribution to the decorative arts field.

This book has everything you would want to know about the marathon. Has wonderful pictuers that made me want to put on my shoes and run a marathon. Has background information on past races and winners. A very good book!