Finley Aquatic Books, in cooperation with The New England Aquarium, is pleased to announce the publication of Jerry Ryan's "The Forgotten Aquariums Of Boston, 2nd Revised Edition" (2002, 96 pages, softcover, 9 in. x 6 in.).

The first edition of this book was released in a very limited printing and sold out quickly.Now a greatly expanded second edition is available.

This well researched volume traces the history of public aquaria in 19th and early 20th century Boston beginning with the 1859 opening of the Boston "Aquarial Gardens" which was the world's first fully dedicated (not connected with any other organization) public aquarium. The book is charactered with the involved parties including James A. Cutting, Henry D. Butler, P. T. Barnum and Louis Mowbray.

Excellent coverage is also given to the aquarium inhabitants of the time with special emphasis, and new information, on early experiences with captive Beluga whales.

The book is well illustrated with 30 figures composed primarily of original advertisements of the time. In addition there are 13 pages of original detailed handbills of the time.

ORDER FORM

Copies of the book are available at $20.00 plus $2.00 for Media Rate postage. (For multiple copies add .50 cents per extra book for additional postage.) This is for U.S. shipment only. For out of U.S. rates, please inquire. Rhode Island residents must add 7% Sales Tax. Checks or money orders can be sent to the address at the top of this page. MasterCard and Visa are also accepted - please inquire.