Whaling on Martha's Vineyard

Whaling on Martha's Vineyard
Author: Thomas Dresser
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1625859031

Martha's Vineyard became an integral part of the whaling industry at the beginning of the eighteenth century and inspired a lasting romantic enthusiasm for life on the open ocean. From shorewhaling to daring voyages into the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the insular whaling community offered a tempting path for many young Vineyarders to rise from cabin boy to captain. Local businesses were enticed by the potential profit from whaling voyages, and many reaped generous rewards from successful whale oil harvests. Through memoirs, music and memorabilia, author Thomas Dresser recounts this dramatic history of the bygone era of whaling on Martha's Vineyard.

Whaling on Martha's Vineyard

Whaling on Martha's Vineyard
Author: Thomas Dresser
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-05-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439664323

Martha's Vineyard became an integral part of the whaling industry at the beginning of the eighteenth century and inspired a lasting romantic enthusiasm for life on the open ocean. From shorewhaling to daring voyages into the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the insular whaling community offered a tempting path for many young Vineyarders to rise from cabin boy to captain. Local businesses were enticed by the potential profit from whaling voyages, and many reaped generous rewards from successful whale oil harvests. Through memoirs, music and memorabilia, author Thomas Dresser recounts this dramatic history of the bygone era of whaling on Martha's Vineyard.

Women of Martha's Vineyard

Women of Martha's Vineyard
Author: Thomas Dresser
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2016-05-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 1614239304

Generations of women have traveled to Martha's Vineyard to find solace in its calming waves and varied shoreline. Many prominent and capable women set down roots, contributing to the fabric of the community on the island. Learn of the brilliant poet Nancy Luce, who lived in isolation with her chickens. Emily Post, whose name is synonymous with good manners, sought respite from her personal struggles on the Vineyard. Famed horticulturalist Polly Hill left a perennial legacy for islanders with her tranquil arboretum. In the twentieth century, novelist Dorothy West captured the beauty of Martha's Vineyard with her work. Historian Thomas Dresser provides a series of biographical sketches of these extraordinary women who were bound by their love of the island.

Vineyard Voices

Vineyard Voices
Author: Linsey Lee
Publisher: Past with Martha's Vineyard Historical Society
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)
ISBN: 9780966525311

Hidden History of Martha's Vineyard

Hidden History of Martha's Vineyard
Author: Thomas Dresser
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2017-04-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 143966028X

Celebrated local historian Thomas Dresser unearths the little-known stories that laid the foundations for the community 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 rum running 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.

Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket

Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket
Author: Ray Bartlett
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2022-05-31
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640496068

From fine-art galleries and fried clams to breathtaking beachside hikes, escape to the Cape with Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries, including weekend getaways to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, or Nantucket, and the 12-day best of all three, designed for outdoor adventurers, beach bums, foodies, families, winter visitors, and more Fun highlights and unique experiences: Admire 19th century lighthouses and take in some local lore at the Whaling Museum. Feast on raw oysters, fried clams, and fresh fish. Kick back at an old-school drive-in theater or have a lively night at a popular drag show in Provincetown. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Nantucket or pop into the galleries and artisan studios on the Cape The top outdoor adventures: Kayak through misty marshes, spot dolphins from a sailboat, hike to cliffside bluffs, or bike the serene beach paths of Martha's Vineyard Honest advice from Cape Cod local Ray Bartlett on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from quiet seaside cottages to historic guest houses and posh resorts Helpful resources on Covid-19 and traveling to Cape Cod Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture Experience the best of the Cape with Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket. Exploring more of New England? Try Moon New England Road Trip. Hitting the trails? Check out Moon New England Hiking. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

So Ends this Day

So Ends this Day
Author: Donald Warrin
Publisher: Tagus Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781933227283

Fascinating history of the American whaling industry highlighting the role of its Portuguese participants.

Disaster Off Martha's Vineyard

Disaster Off Martha's Vineyard
Author: Thomas Dresser
Publisher: Disaster
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781609495107

With its rocky coast and treacherous shoals, shipwrecks were a common occurrence in nineteenth-century Massachusetts. Few claimed as many lives as the City of Columbus. The night was clear and the route familiar for Captain Schuyler Wright and his experienced crew as they sailed a ship equipped with the latest technology. Yet with all this, the City of Columbus went down with 103 souls. Over a century later, Eric Takakjian and the Quest Marine Services team located the wreckage of the City of Columbus on the north ledge of the Devil's Bridge, off the southern tip of Gay Head. Historian Thomas Dresser takes us into the icy waters of the Atlantic as he recounts the terrible chain of events that led to disaster on that fateful night.

The History of Martha's Vineyard

The History of Martha's Vineyard
Author: Arthur Railton
Publisher: Commonwealth Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781933212715

Published in association with the Martha's Vineyard Historical Society, this comprehensive illustrated history of the island was written by its foremost authority.

Thirty Dirty Sailors

Thirty Dirty Sailors
Author: Dillon Bustin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780977138456

An true adventure story about a six year old girl in the 1800s who went on her father's whaling ship for 3 years.