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""A Survey of Boston and Its Vicinity"" is a comprehensive guidebook published in 1821 by John Groves Hales. The book aims to provide readers with a detailed overview of Boston and the surrounding towns and villages, including their distance from the Old State House located at the head of State Street. The guidebook is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific area of Boston and its environs. The first section provides an overview of Boston itself, including its history, geography, and notable landmarks. Subsequent sections cover the nearby towns of Cambridge, Charlestown, Roxbury, and Dorchester, among others.In addition to descriptions of each town and village, the book also includes information on local businesses, such as inns, taverns, and shops. The guidebook also provides practical information for travelers, including directions for various modes of transportation and advice on navigating the local terrain.Overall, ""A Survey of Boston and Its Vicinity"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the history and culture of early 19th-century New England. Its detailed descriptions and practical advice make it an essential guidebook for travelers and locals alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.