Overview
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.
The book, Away Off Shore: Nantucket Island and Its People, 1602-1890 [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780143120124 in Paperback by Nathaniel Philbrick may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
04/26/2011
ISBN-10:
0143120123
ISBN-13:
9780143120124
Pages:
352
Publisher:
Penguin Publishing Group
