Hidden History of Martha's Vineyard
Product Description
Hidden History of Martha's Vineyard
Behind the mansions and presidential vacations of Martha’s Vineyard hide the lost stories and forgotten events of small-town America. What was the island’s role in the Underground Railroad? Why do chickens festoon Nancy Luce’s grave? And how did the people of the Vineyard react in 1923 when the rumrunning ship John Dwight sank with the island’s supply of liquor aboard? Delve deep below the surface of history to discover the origin and meaning of local place names and the significance of beloved landmarks. Celebrated local historian Thomas Dresser unearths the little-known stories that laid the foundations for the community of Martha’s Vineyard.
Technical Specifications
You might also like
ZOCO – Verb Tenses Poster – Laminated 17 × 22 Grammar Anchor Chart – ELA Classroom Poster for Middle & High School
ForraFun 100 Pcs Wildflower Floral Bridal Shower Napkins Gold Foil She Said Yes Paper Disposable Floral Napkins for Engagement Bridal Shower Wedding Bachelorette Party Decoration, 2 Ply 100 Counts
Comprendre Sade (French Edition)
Philosophy and Theological Discourse (Claremont Studies in the Philosophy of Religion)
The Spectre of Babeuf
The United States and Iran: In the Shadow of Musaddiq
John Maurice Clark: A Social Economics for the Twenty-First Century (Contemporary Economists)
The Democratic Implications of Civil Society in China