This beautifully illustrated volume commemorates the city of Boston's acquisition of an ancient wrought-iron railing from Lincolnshire, England, the birthplace of many of the Pilgrims who settled in Massachusetts in the 17th century. Featuring historical commentary and photographs, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the shared history and cultural ties between two great cities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.