On a River

<p>This book explores a small tidal river that enters Massachusetts Bay between Boston and Plymouth. It is the first state-designated scenic river brimming with history from pre-colonial times.</p><p>It survived state-approved plans to dam the river and develop its extensive salt marshes.</p><p>Its story informs our future in a world of climate change.</p><p></p><ul><li>Tales of the river and its amazing people (and fish) -- shipbuilders toolmakers storytellers ministers river pilots fishermen farmers salt hayers scientists and politicians John Quincy Adams and Daniel Webster</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>More than 140 images some rare including before and after the 1898 storm that transformed the river</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Highly readable writing about 300 pages with thorough endnotes</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Deep research on environmental issues</li></ul><p></p>