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Exploring the rich tapestry of Nantucket's history, the book presents captivating stories that highlight significant events and figures, such as Frederick Douglass's antislavery speech in 1841 and the devastating Great Fire of 1846. It also recounts the dramatic nor'easter of 1981 that stranded visitors and brought pilot whales ashore. Readers can enjoy a daily or monthly glimpse into the island's past, celebrating a full year of its unique heritage and the quirky tales that define its character.
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On This Day in Nantucket History, Amy Jenness
- Language
- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- On This Day in Nantucket History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Amy Jenness
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 402
- ISBN13
- 9781540211071
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring the rich tapestry of Nantucket's history, the book presents captivating stories that highlight significant events and figures, such as Frederick Douglass's antislavery speech in 1841 and the devastating Great Fire of 1846. It also recounts the dramatic nor'easter of 1981 that stranded visitors and brought pilot whales ashore. Readers can enjoy a daily or monthly glimpse into the island's past, celebrating a full year of its unique heritage and the quirky tales that define its character.