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Castle Island and Fort Independence
Price: $25.00 Hardcover
Price: $15.00 Softcover
ISBN: 0-89073-086-53
BPL Catalog Number: 330A and 330B
Published 1995.

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South Boston resident/historian William J. Reid chronicles the historic impact and importance of Castle Island in Boston Harbor.  Covering the Colonial period to the present "Castle Island's saga includes war and peace, joy and tragedy and mystery.   It has been the site of historic firsts and lasts, and its history continues." 201 pages.

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