About the Author

Nancy S. Seasholes is a historian and historical archaeologist. She is the author of Walking Tours of Boston's Made Land (MIT Press), the companion to Gaining Ground.

Reviews

Gaining Ground is a stunning compilation of material that documents over three centuries' worth of [changes].--Richard Longstreth "American Studies International "

A book of great import... --Martin Zimmerman "Landscape Architecture "

This book will appeal to those with a special interest in Boston or in the process of landmaking.--Harold Henderson "Planning "

"Gaining Ground "is a stunning compilation of material that documents over three centuries' worth of [changes].--Richard Longstreth "American Studies International "

A book of great import... --Martin Zimmerman ""Landscape Architecture" "

This book will appeal to those with a special interest in Boston or in the process of landmaking.--Harold Henderson ""Planning" "

..".Seasholes has provided a document that brings history alive..." "Civil Engineering"

."..Seasholes has provided a document that brings history alive..." "Civil Engineering"

"Gaining Ground is a stunning compilation of material that documents over three centuries' worth of [changes]." Richard Longstreth "American Studies International"

"Seasholes's well-documented study provides a unique perspective on Boston's history." T. D. Beal "CHOICE"

"This book charts the 'made land' accretions in anecdote-laced prose..." "San Francisco Chronicle"

"This book will appeal to those with a special interest in Boston or in the process of landmaking." Harold Henderson "Planning"

"A book of great import..." Martin Zimmerman "Landscape Architecture"