The Isles of Shoals (Classic Reprint): An Historical Sketch - Couverture souple

John Scribner Jenness

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331600006 ISBN 13 : 9781331600008

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the rugged beauty and long shadow of a famed Atlantic outpost.

This volume blends natural history, climate notes, and a rich arc of local story to illuminate the Isles of Shoals—from their stark rock formations to the harbor that sheltered fishermen and sailors for generations. The narrative traces how a unique summer climate drew visitors and shaped life on Appledore, Smutty Nose, Star, and the other isles, while weaving in early fortifications, shifting ownership, and moments of peril that tested the communities who called these rocks home.

• Learn how weather, sea walls, and strategic harbors influenced life around the Shoals
• Meet the islands’ key players, from long-vanished towns to the families who ran the fisheries
• Hear brief glimpses of cultural touchstones, including famous writers who drew inspiration from the rocks
• Get a compact history of conflict, defense, and governance that framed the islands’ story

Ideal for readers of local history and maritime lore who enjoy a clear, accessible panorama of a notable New England landmark.

The work presents the islands as more than scenery, offering a grounded sense of daily life, weather, and the enduring pull of a place where the sea and sky meet with the force of memory.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Since the original edition of this little work was published, important changes have occurred at the Shoals. A nother of those summer palaces, replete with every convenience and elegance, has arisen on these barren rocks ;another steamer brings daily still other swarms of pleasure-seekers and invalids from all parts of the country to these salubrious islets. The Shoals have become the most frequented, and perhaps the most fashionable summer resort in New England. The circle of readers has thus been so widely enlarged, that we find ourselves called upon to issue another edition, in answer to a larger demand than we had anticipated. In this second edition, we have thought fit, in some parts, to enlarge the original text of our Monograph, wherever the new matter seemed likely to be interesting or had the merit of novelty.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331600006
• ISBN 13: 9781331600008
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 234
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