The Island Of Nantucket, What It Was And What It Is

Being A Complete Index And Guide To This Noted Resort (1882)

388 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Island of Nantucket, What It Was and What It Is: Being a Complete Index and Guide to This Noted Resort is a book written by Edward K. Godfrey and published in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the island of Nantucket, its history, and its current state as a popular tourist destination. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the island's geography, climate, flora and fauna, and notable landmarks. He also delves into the island's rich cultural and historical heritage, discussing the whaling industry that once thrived there and the role Nantucket played in the American Revolution. The book is intended as a guide for visitors to the island, providing practical information on transportation, accommodations, and local attractions. Overall, The Island of Nantucket offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of one of America's most beloved vacation spots.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Reisen und Urlaub Reiseberichte, Reiseliteratur
• ISBN: 9781120891594
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: Edward K. Godfrey