South of Boston:: Tales from the Coastal Communities of Massachusetts Bay (American Chronicles)

Since The Days of John Smith and Squanto, the coast of Massachusetts stretching south from Boston to Plymouth has been transformed. Once an isolated Puritan colony, the region has made an indelible mark on the annals of New England history. Discover the remarkable story of the town of Marshfield, learn about the first female minister from Weymouth and experience the sweet aroma wafting from Baker Chocolate Company in Dorchester with this engaging collection of vignettes from historian and author Ted Clarke. From the rocky relations between Native Americans and the early colonists to the boom and bloom of the region, Clarke lends insight into how the past reflects on the present south of Boston. Plymouth : where religious freedom found refuge Kingston : by the Silver Lake Duxbury : place of many fish Marshfield and its curious history Scituate : Irish moss, lighthouses and shipbuilding Cohasset : a rocky coast and a village green Hull : lifesaving and Nantasket Beach Hingham and the most beautiful main street in America Weymouth : opening new paths for women Quincy : birthplace of the American dream Dorchester : chocolate breezes and a rapid river South Boston : from the castle to the heights.