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Away Off Shore Nantucket Island and Its People 1602 1890
by [Philbrick, Nathaniel]
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A book about a tiny island with a huge history, from the New York Times bestselling author of Valiant Ambition and In the Hurricane's Eye.
"For everyone who loves Nantucket Island this is the indispensable book." --Russell Baker
"For everyone who loves Nantucket Island this is the indispensable book." --Russell Baker
In his first book of history, 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.
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- Penguin Books Brand
- Apr 26, 2011 Pub Date:
- 9780143120124 ISBN-13:
- 0143120123 ISBN-10:
- 352.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 0.9 in * 5.2 in * 7.9 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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