Away Off Shore - Nantucket Island and Its People, 1602-1890 (Paperback, Revised ed.)

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.

General

Imprint:	Penguin USA
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2011
First published:	April 2011
Authors:	Nathaniel Philbrick
Dimensions:	202 x 134 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	352
Edition:	Revised ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-312012-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > History > American history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Promotions
LSN:	0-14-312012-3
Barcode:	9780143120124

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