Quabbin, the Accidental Wilderness

Quabbin, the Accidental Wilderness
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Publisher : Penguin Group
Total Pages : 120
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Download or read book Quabbin, the Accidental Wilderness written by Thomas Conuel and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1981 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Conuel skillfully provides an overview of the region, a discussion of its people, the reasons for the construction of the reservoir, and the impact of the project on human settlements and natural resources". -- Historical Journal of Massachusetts


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