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VIKINGS on the CHARLES, or, The Strange Saga of Norumbega, Dighton Rock, and Rumford Double-Acting Baking Powder

At the far western end of Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue promenade, Leif Eriksson stands, shading his eyes with his hand, surveying the Charlesgate flyover. He used to have a better view. …

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