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Subject: [GM-L] 1885 Historical Sketch of Boston Harbor & Surroundings
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2001 22:55:53 EDT

The History of Recreation
on the Boston Harbor Islands


http://www.bu.edu/history/courses/hi457/bhi-recreation/historytitlepage.html

A Descriptive and Historical Sketch of
Boston Harbor and Surroundings (1885)

"In the eighteenth century, the Boston Harbor Islands became a popular resort
area. Excursionists from the mainland flocked out to inns and guesthouses on
the Brewsters and Long and Peddock's islands to imbibe the salty air and
indulge in the illicit pleasures of gambling and watching boxing matches. In
many cases the fresh produce form the island farms was served in inns and
hotels."
(Emily Kales in All About theBoston Harbor Islands,)

General History

History of Recreation by Island
Apple Island
Calf Island
Gallops Island
Long Island
Middle Brewster Island
Peddocks Island
Ragged Island
Rainsford Island
Spectacle Island
World's End

http://www.bu.edu/history/courses/hi457/bhi-recreation/historytitlepage.html

History of Recreation by Activity
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A Valedictory Poem

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