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

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

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

by Philbrick, Nathaniel

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ISBN 10
0143120123
ISBN 13
9780143120124
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New York: Penguin Books, 2011. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 7x5x0. First printing. Remainder mark. 2011 Trade Paperback. xvi, 325 pp. 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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“For everyone who loves Nantucket Island this is the indispensable book.” —Russell Baker Nantucket is a tiny island with a huge history. 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.

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Bookseller
Yesterday's Muse Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
2342954
Title
Away Off Shore: Nantucket Island and Its People, 1602-1890
Author
Philbrick, Nathaniel
Format/Binding
Trade Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st Printing
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0143120123
ISBN 13
9780143120124
Publisher
Penguin Books
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
2011
Size
7x5x0
Keywords
AMERICAN HISTORY COLONIAL ERA NANTUCKET ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS AMERICANA
X weight
10 oz

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