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Hook line: Trace Nantucket's early days from a perilous voyage to a frontier town shaped by law, faith, and culture.
This nonfiction account surveys the island’s beginnings in the 1660s, when English settlers turned a remote shoreline into a community. It follows their land purchases, the surveying of boundaries, and the creation of a local government built by landowners. The story highlights figures like Peter Foulger and Thomas Macy, who helped translate a harsh landscape into a workable settlement.
The narrative also explores the rise of Quaker influence, the social norms it imposed, and its long influence on daily life, education, and community ties. It notes the arrival of missionary efforts from Boston and the eventual shift toward broader religious and civic activity, offering a grounded window into how Nantucket’s town and family networks formed and persisted through generations.
- See how the island’s early lots, fences, mills, and roads were planned and enforced.
- Learn about key leaders and tradesmen who built the community’s economy and infrastructure.
- Understand the role of faith, controversy, and governance in shaping daily life.
- Get a sense of Nantucket’s changing fortunes as it moved from isolation toward wider connections.
Ideal for readers interested in early American settlement, New England history, and the cultural forces that shaped Nantucket.
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Quaint Nantucket (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the quaint island of Nantucket, narrating the trials and tribulations of its English settlers from their arrival in 1659 to the late 1600s. The author presents a unique account drawn from town records, letters, maritime logs, and other historical documents not previously used to chronicle this period. The narrative follows the island's transformation from a barren outpost to a thriving community, shaped by the conflicts and alliances between its residents. Central to these struggles is John Gardner, a seafaring leader advocating for the rights of all inhabitants. Through his efforts and the determination of like-minded individuals, Nantucket evolves into a self-governing entity, navigating the complexities of land ownership, trade, religious freedom, and social order. The book sheds light on the evolving identity of Nantucket, tracing the tensions between the island's Puritan and Quaker communities and their impact on the island's laws and way of life. It also explores the relationship between the settlers and the native Wampanoag population, highlighting their cooperation and conflicts over land and resources. Ultimately, this book provides a rich and nuanced portrait of a community grappling with the challenges of establishing a new society in a remote and unforgiving environment. It illuminates the resilience, ingenuity, and conflicts that shaped the character of Nantucket, leaving a lasting legacy on the island's history and identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331611738_0
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Quaint Nantucket Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331611738
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331611738
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