Boston Beheld: Antique Town and Country Views

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A unique collection of more than sixty original artistic endeavors from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Boston Beheld depicts scenes from a bygone era not instantly recognizable to the modern eye. In this stunning and informative volume of full-color period images by professional and amateur artists alike, you are going to discover sweeping vistas, full of life street scenes, and elegant edifices that reveal Boston as a youthful and vibrant town. Selected from both private and non-private collections by D. Brenton Simons and ranging from fine art to folk art, these works capture the multifaceted character of a occasionally quaint place that has given way to a modern metropolis with the attendant urban sprawl. Boston Beheld offers a portfolio of rarely seen views of the town John Winthrop famously known as a “city upon a hill.” Bostonians are seen engaged in on a regular basis commerce, strolling along tree-lined streets, parading on the Common, navigating the harbor, and fomenting historic events. Every image is accompanied by descriptive text highlighting famous landmarks, points of interest, and quotes from famous residents and travelers. From the North End to the South Bay, Boston Beheld offers an ever fascinating and from time to time poignant portrait of a beloved city known now only through these images and the historical record.

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