The Old Coast Road From Boston to Plymouth

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The Old Coast Road From Boston to Plymouth

by Agnes Rothery

EN·~3 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:04
2

BOSTON: A FOREWORD

22:12
3

CHAPTER I - DORCHESTER HEIGHTS AND THE OLD COAST ROAD

17:57
4

Chapter II - MILTON AND THE BLUE HILLS

16:59
5

CHAPTER III - SHIPBUILDING AT QUINCY

22:58
6

CHAPTER IV - THE ROMANCE OF WEYMOUTH

18:46
7

CHAPTER V - ECCLESIASTICAL HINGHAM

17:06
8

CHAPTER VI - COHASSET LEDGES AND MARSHES

19:15
9

CHAPTER VII - THE SCITUATE SHORE

12:08
10

CHAPTER VIII - MARSHFIELD, THE HOME OF DANIEL WEBSTER

19:46

Description

A vivid portrait of Boston emerges in this lyrical guide, inviting listeners to wander through the city’s layered past as if flipping through a richly illustrated cake. From the bustling Common where John Hancock once milked cows to the storied spire of Park Street Church, the narrative blends quirky anecdotes with the grandeur of historic landmarks. Along the way, you’ll hear the hum of everyday rituals—baked beans on Saturday, fish balls on Sunday—that define the city’s unique character.

The journey then turns toward the Old Coast Road, tracing its path through coastal towns, hidden coves, and the lingering echoes of early settlers. As the road winds past iconic sites like the Lincoln House in Hingham and the lighthouse at Minot’s Ledge, the author paints each stop with vivid detail, revealing how geography and memory intertwine. Listeners are left with a fresh appreciation for the enduring spirit of New England’s shoreline, poised on the cusp of deeper stories yet to unfold.

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Full title

The Old Coast Road From Boston to Plymouth From Boston to Plymouth

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (222K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-06-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Agnes Rothery

Agnes Rothery

1888–1954

Best known for lively travel writing, this American author brought places to life with a reporter’s eye and a storyteller’s touch. She also wrote novels and books shaped by a deep interest in history, homes, and regional character.

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