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Thompson Island
John Smith
March 10, 2004
Jemison
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Introduction

• Description-
• What are some characteristics about this island
  that people should be aware of?
• How was this Island named?
• How big is your island?
• Facilities-
• What accommodations are available for visitors
  to use?
• Do people live on this island?
• Is there sanitation or electricity on this
  island?
• Access-
• How do visitors gain access to this island?
• How far away is this island from the mainland?

• Wildlife-
• What animals inhabit this island?
• Special Interest-
• What are the treasures of your island?
• Weather-
• What is the climate like on the island?
• Is it different than in Dorchester?
• Flora (Plans/ Vegetation)-
• Are there any special plants or eatable food
  located on the island?
• Birds-
• Does this island house any species of bird?
• Geology Formation-
• How was this island formed?

Conclusion
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Description

• In 1626 (four years before the Puritans arrived
  in Boston) David Thompson established a trading
  post to trade with the Neponset Indians on the
  island that now bears his name.
• It measures 210.40 acres, which is about 0.32875
  square mile
• The island is composed of four headlands,
  connected by sand or gravel bars called tombolos.
• The island became an educational institution in
  1833, when a school for orphaned boys was built
  on the island. Featuring a farm, a woodshop and a
  print shop, it was the first vocational school in
  America, and also had the first school band!

Electronic Citation http//www.bostonislands.org/t
hompson.html