Wheildon, William W. (William Willder) 1805-1892 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Curiosities of History: Boston, September Seventeenth, 1630-1880" by William W. Wheildon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the rich history of Boston, focusing on various interesting and lesser-known aspects of the city from its early settlement to the year 1880. Wheildon's research aims to provide insights into the topography, governance, culture, and notable events of Boston over more than two centuries. The opening of this historical examination introduces the reader to Wheildon's intention to explore curious and significant topics related to Boston’s past without claiming complete accuracy or exhaustive coverage. He acknowledges the limitations and potential errors in his narratives while emphasizing the vibrant evolution of the city and its people. The initial chapters outline the topography of early Boston, the establishment of public ferries, and the agricultural development that once characterized the land, setting the stage for a deeper dive into the city’s historical curiosities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-12-27 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) Original publication data not identified Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 Boston (Mass.) -- Description and travel F001 Original publication data not identified 03028494 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38417 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38417 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133857.0 38417