James H. Ellis (Book order)

James H. Ellis Book order

Drawing on a deep connection to New England and its history, this author's work explores maritime themes and pivotal historical conflicts. His writing is characterized by an intimate familiarity with the region's lore, bringing to life the intricate and often contradictory responses to significant historical events. Through meticulous research and a compelling narrative style, he illuminates lesser-known figures and controversial chapters of the past, offering readers a rich and insightful experience.

Luminaries of Early West Barnstable:: The Stories of a Cape Cod Village

160 pages
6 hours of reading

West Barnstable is unique among historic colonial Cape Cod hamlets. A quartet born in the little village in a fifty-six-year span in the eighteenth century marked this village on the map forever. James Otis Jr., the Patriot," led the intellectual revolution and helped shape American independence. His sister, Mercy Otis Warren, broke free of the defined roles for women of her time to become a significant political activist, dramatist, poet and historian. War hero John "Mad Jack" Percival rose to the highest rank in the U.S. Navy and saved the USS "Constitution "from the scrap heap before sailing it around the world. America's magistrate Lemuel Shaw influenced the country from his seat as chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court. Few villages shone so brightly for their size. Join author James H. Ellis as he traces the stories of West Barnstable's luminaries and their profound village legacy."