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Loading... Away Off Shore: Nantucket Island and Its People, 1602-1890by Nathaniel Philbrick
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I read Philbrick's "In the heart of the Sea" after seeing the movie and I liked it enough that I wanted to read more. As a New England resident, the history of nearby Nantucket was very interesting and makes me want to vacation there just to see the few historical sites that are left from the old whaling days. ( ) no reviews | add a review
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A book about a tiny island with a huge history, from a New York Times bestselling author of the forthcoming book, Valiant Ambition (May 2016) "For everyone who loves Nantucket Island this is the indispensable book." --Russell Baker In his first book of history, Away Off Shore, New York Times-bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick reveals the people and the stories behind what was once the whaling capital of the world. Beyond its charm, quaint local traditions, and whaling yarns, Philbrick explores the origins of Nantucket in this comprehensive history. From the English settlers who thought they were purchasing a "Native American ghost town" but actually found a fully realized society, through the rise and fall of the then thriving whaling industry, the story of Nantucket is a truly unique chapter of American history. With a Preface read by the Author No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)974.497History and Geography North America Northeastern U.S. Massachusetts Barnstable; Dukes; NantucketLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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