Events & Programs

John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist

John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist

A History of Boston

A History of Boston

Far from being your standard Boston history, Dain’s book explores the whys of Boston – why it was founded on a small hilly peninsula, why it has been at the center of America’s intellectual movements for centuries, why the city has gone through the transformations that it has, why Boston is the “Hub of the Universe.” His book also takes a “holistic” approach to Boston history, incorporating the ways in which Boston has influenced its satellite communities (some as far away as Quebec), and vice versa. In the lead-up to Quincy’s 400th anniversary celebrations, understanding the history of Quincy’s big sister across the Neponset is a great foundation for understanding Quincy’s own history. This event is open to all and free to attend. A book signing will follow the program. Daniel Dain is the founder and president of the law firm Dain Torpy, where he chairs the firm’s real estate litigation practice. He writes and lectures widely on land-use law and urban planning.