Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Development of Cities and Towns Along the Route; and Regions Traversed Beyond the Mississippi; Together with Incidents, Anecdotes and Adventures of the Journey

CHAPTER II.

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BOSTON AND ITS ENVIRONS.

Early History and Development--Situation of the Metropolis of New England--Boston Harbor--The Cradle of Liberty--Old South Church--Migrations of the Post Office--Patriots of the Revolution--The Boston Tea Party--Bunker Hill Monument--Visit of Lafayette--The Public Library--House where Franklin was Born--The Back Bay--Public Gardens--Streets of Boston--Soldiers' Monument--The Old Elm--Commonwealth Avenue--State Capitol--Tremont Temple--Edward Everett--Wendell Phillips--William Loyd Garrison--Phillips Brooks--Harvard University--Wellesley College--Holmes, Parkman--Prescott, Lowell, Longfellow--Boston's Claims to Greatness 32