Cambridge (Images of America) Illustrated History Book
Illustrated Book: Cambridge (Images of America) is a pictorial history of Cambridge, Massachusetts told through vintage images. Its scope spans the town’s early settlement and Harvard’s founding through industrial growth, transit changes, and the city’s cultural diversity.
At a glance
- Uses vintage photographs to explore Cambridge’s local history.
- The described history covers early settlement, Harvard College, river fisheries, industrial development, and changing transit.
- Part of the Images of America pictorial-history series.
Reference price: $24.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- The photographic format offers a visual route into Cambridge history rather than relying only on narrative text.
- The described subject matter ranges from early town history to nineteenth-century urban development.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | November 17, 1999 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0738557587 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0738557588 |
| Weight listed | 12.5 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Cambridge, Massachusetts history and vintage photographs.
- Local-history collections and readers seeking an illustrated regional history.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this book about?
It presents Cambridge, Massachusetts history through vintage images, with the listing description mentioning early settlement, Harvard, industry, and transit.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 128 pages.
What language and edition are listed?
The supplied details identify it as an illustrated edition in English.
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