Away Off Shore
Nantucket Island and Its People, 1602-1890
What's it about
Ever wonder how a tiny, isolated island became the whaling capital of the world? Discover the incredible story of Nantucket's rise from a remote Puritan outpost to a global economic powerhouse, and learn the surprising lessons its history holds for ambition, community, and resilience today. You'll explore how Nantucket's unique Quaker society and its complex relationship with Native Americans shaped a culture of relentless innovation and risk-taking. Uncover the secrets behind their unparalleled success in the treacherous whaling industry and witness the dramatic social and economic forces that led to its eventual, stunning decline.
Meet the author
Nathaniel Philbrick is the National Book Award-winning author of In the Heart of the Sea and a leading authority on American maritime history. A resident of Nantucket for over twenty years, he founded the Egan Maritime Institute and served as its director, immersing himself in the island's lore and archives. This deep, personal connection to Nantucket's past and its seafaring culture provides the unique foundation for his definitive account of the island, Away Off Shore.
What's it about
Ever wonder how a tiny, isolated island became the whaling capital of the world? Discover the incredible story of Nantucket's rise from a remote Puritan outpost to a global economic powerhouse, and learn the surprising lessons its history holds for ambition, community, and resilience today. You'll explore how Nantucket's unique Quaker society and its complex relationship with Native Americans shaped a culture of relentless innovation and risk-taking. Uncover the secrets behind their unparalleled success in the treacherous whaling industry and witness the dramatic social and economic forces that led to its eventual, stunning decline.
Meet the author
Nathaniel Philbrick is the National Book Award-winning author of In the Heart of the Sea and a leading authority on American maritime history. A resident of Nantucket for over twenty years, he founded the Egan Maritime Institute and served as its director, immersing himself in the island's lore and archives. This deep, personal connection to Nantucket's past and its seafaring culture provides the unique foundation for his definitive account of the island, Away Off Shore.
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