33064. Macy, Obed. The History of Nantucket – Being a Compendious Account of the First Settlement of the Island by the English Together With the Rise and Progress of the Whale Fishery. 1885. 2nd
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33064. Macy, Obed. The History of Nantucket – Being a Compendious Account of the First Settlement of the Island by the English Together With the Rise and Progress of the Whale Fishery. 1885. 2nd
- Macy, Obed. The History of Nantucket – Being a Compendious Account of the First Settlement of the Island by the English Together With the Rise and Progress of the Whale Fishery. 1885. 2nd. Reprint 2000 by Macy Genealogy Project. 313p. Maroon stiff wraps. The History of Nantucket: Being a Compendious Account of the First Settlement of the Island by the English (1835) is a book written by Obed Macy that provides a comprehensive overview of the early history of Nantucket Island. The book covers the period from the island’s first settlement by English colonists in the 17th century up to the early 19th century. It examines the island’s early economy, which was based on whaling and fishing, and explores the social and cultural life of the island’s inhabitants. The book also delves into the island’s role in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Overall, The History of Nantucket is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this unique and fascinating island off the coast of Massachusetts. (M). $29.