This, the latest volume in the Society of Architectural Historians' Buildings of the United States series, examines the architecture, landscape, and planning of Boston and 41 surrounding cities and towns. The book spans the period from the initial colonial settlement of the 1630s to contemporary additions to the area's architecture, and includes both exceptional and representative buildings and locations. It is amply illustrated with maps and photographs and includes a glossary and bibliography, which are both comprehensive. Editor Morgan (art history, Boston U.), three principal co-authors, and 39 additional authors contributed to the book. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)