Away Off Shore: Nantucket Island and Its People, 1602-1890

Away Off Shore: Nantucket Island and Its People, 1602-1890

A book about a tiny island with a huge history, from a New York Times bestselling author ofÂ Valiant AmbitionÂ

â€œFor everyone who loves Nantucket Island this is the indispensable book.â€ â€”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 â€œNative American ghost townâ€ 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.
Country USA
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-04-26
Format Kindle eBook

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