The History Of Nantucket

Author : Amy Jenness
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625851598

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On This Day in Nantucket History by Amy Jenness Pdf

Nantucket is much more than beautiful beaches and sailboats. One day at a time, author Amy Jenness offers up quirky and fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped this remote island. On August 11, 1841, Frederick Douglass made his first antislavery speech at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Great Fire of July 13, 1846, devastated the island, forcing residents to rebuild what they lost. On December 5, 1981, a nor'easter stranded nearly two thousand visitors and forced seventeen pilot whales to come ashore. Read a story a day or month at a time. Celebrate an entire year of Nantucket history.

Author : Obed Macy,William C. Macy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Nantucket (Mass.)
ISBN : PRNC:32101067881282

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The History of Nantucket by Obed Macy,William C. Macy Pdf

Author : Frank Morral & Barbara Ann White
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781626197053

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Hidden History of Nantucket by Frank Morral & Barbara Ann White Pdf

Discover the story behind the Nantucket Civil War Monument, King Alcohol and more in Hidden History of Nantucket. The celebrated history of Nantucket's great whaling days often overshadows the fascinating changes that took place in the years following. Learn about some named on the Civil War Monument, some left off and some who may not belong. Meet the Cold Water Army of seven hundred schoolchildren who paraded against King Alcohol in hopes that the island would become a temperance oasis. Little remains of the bathing pavilion and water slide of the long-lost town of Coatue that once had big plans for expansion. With surprising facts and captivating tales, authors Frank Morral and Barbara Ann White explore these and other lost accounts of the faraway island.

Author : Nathaniel Philbrick
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780008169114

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In the Heart of the Sea: The Epic True Story that Inspired ‘Moby Dick’ (Text Only) by Nathaniel Philbrick Pdf

The epic true-life story of one of the most notorious maritime disasters of the nineteenth century – and inspiration for ‘Moby-Dick’ – reissued to accompany a major motion picture due for release in December 2015, directed by Ron Howard and starring Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker and Cillian Murphy.

Author : Alexander Starbuck
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X000512827

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The History of Nantucket by Alexander Starbuck Pdf

Author : Nathaniel Philbrick
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101528549

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Away Off Shore by Nathaniel Philbrick Pdf

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 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.

Author : Betsy Tyler,Susan Boardman,Jack Weinhold,Nantucket Historical Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Embroidery
ISBN : OCLC:646275439

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Sometimes Think of Me by Betsy Tyler,Susan Boardman,Jack Weinhold,Nantucket Historical Association Pdf

Susan Boardman's unique embroideries tell the story of life on Nantucket while Betsy Tyler's biographies tell of the remarkable women who have made Nantucket their home.

Author : Obed Macy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1835
Category : Bookplates
ISBN : NYPL:33433081830972

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The History of Nantucket by Obed Macy Pdf

Author : Alexander Starbuck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 871 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1992-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0832824976

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The History of Nantucket County, Island and Town, Including Genealogies of the First Settlers by Alexander Starbuck Pdf

Author : Robert Alexander Douglas-Lithgow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015001665101

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Nantucket; a History by Robert Alexander Douglas-Lithgow Pdf

Author : Robert J. Leach,Peter Gow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nantucket (Mass.)
ISBN : 0963891073

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Quaker Nantucket by Robert J. Leach,Peter Gow Pdf

Author : Frank Morral,Barbara Ann White
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625852359

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Hidden History of Nantucket by Frank Morral,Barbara Ann White Pdf

The celebrated history of Nantucket's great whaling days often overshadows the fascinating changes that took place in the years following. Discover the story behind the Nantucket Civil War Monument--and learn about some named on it, some left off and some who may not belong. Meet the Cold Water Army of seven hundred schoolchildren who paraded against King Alcohol in hopes that the island would become a temperance oasis. Little remains of the bathing pavilion and water slide of the long-lost town of Coatue that once had big plans for expansion. With surprising facts and captivating tales, authors Frank Morral and Barbara Ann White explore these and other lost accounts of the faraway island.

Author : William Francis Macy
Publisher : Kessinger Publishing
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1104421496

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The Story of Old Nantucket by William Francis Macy Pdf

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Author : Obed Macy,William C. Macy
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1293374490

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The History of Nantucket by Obed Macy,William C. Macy Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The History Of Nantucket: Being A Compendious Account Of The First Settlement Of The Island By The English, Together With The Rise And Progress Of The Whale Fishery; And Other Historical Facts Relative To Said Island And Its Inhibitants. In Two Parts 2 Obed Macy, William C. Macy Macy & Pratt, 1880 Nantucket (Mass.); Whaling

Author : James Everett Grieder,Georgen Charnes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738591551

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Nantucket by James Everett Grieder,Georgen Charnes Pdf

This volume details Nantucket's long history from European settlement in 1659 to whaling culture and Quaker influence to tourist destination. Nantucket, a Wampanoag word meaning far-away island, was first settled by Europeans in 1659. The earliest settlers, known as the Proprietors, envisioned a community of farmers and shepherds, but the island found its fortune as a preeminent whaling port in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. During its time under Quaker influence, Nantucket was a cosmopolitan and dynamic place; radical new ideas, like abolitionism and women's rights, found fertile ground in the Quakers' firm belief in equality. As the entrance to the harbor became impassable, Nantucket lost its whaling focus and experienced a general economic decline. Ironically, this downturn and the resulting absence of new building, along with modern cultural change, became the springboard for its later revival. Nantucket was transformed into a tourist destination, an artist colony, and a summer home to the wealthy and famous, with a rich maritime heritage and a proud tradition of historic preservation.