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Travel History of Martha s Vineyard A From Canoes and Horses to Steamships and Trolleys

• Author : Thomas Dresser, Foreword by Herbert Foster
• Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
• Release Date : 2019
• Genre : History
• Pages : 160
• ISBN : 9781467140003

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The story of Vineyard transportation and the story of evolution and innovation. Getting to Martha's Vineyard has never been easy. Native Americans built canoes for the journey, and early settlers crossed Vineyard Sound in small sailing packets. Steamships dramatically changed island life. On the island, the horse-drawn trolley evolved into the electric trolley. Tourists and residents crowded railroads until they were replaced by the automobile. The story of Vineyard transportation is the story of an evolution of man and machine, of opportunity and necessity, of dependence and cooperative efforts. Join local historian Tom Dresser as he traces the changes in island living brought about by these transportation innovations.

Hidden History of Martha s Vineyard

• Author : Thomas Dresser
• Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
• Release Date : 2017
• Genre : History
• Pages : 144
• ISBN : 9781467135955

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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.

Steamboats to Martha s Vineyard and Nantucket

• Author : William H. Ewen, Jr.
• Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
• Release Date : 2015
• Genre : HISTORY
• Pages : 128
• ISBN : 9781467122825

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The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, off the Cape Cod coast of Massachusetts, were first inhabited by members of the Wampanoag tribe. English settlements were established in the mid-1600s. As the populations and commerce grew, so did the need for reliable transportation. The islands were first served by privately owned sailing vessels, but things began to change with the introduction of marine steam power. In 1818, the little steamer Eagle was the first to cross Nantucket Sound. Although she only remained in these waters for three months, she began what was to become a tradition of steamboat travel to the islands that lasted for 170 years. The images in this volume include well-known steamers with familiar names like Nobska, Naushon, Gay Head, and Uncatena, as well as many others.

Martha s Vineyard

• Author : Thomas Dresser
• Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
• Release Date : 2015-05-04
• Genre : History
• Pages : 176
• ISBN : 9781625849045

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Martha's Vineyard is cherished by many as a summer paradise, but few know of its rich past. Descendants of the first Native American inhabitants still reside on the Vineyard. Once a critical whaling hub, the island's success drew in newcomers from around the world. Following the Civil War, land developers set their sights on attracting tourists to the island's scenic beaches, and soon thereafter, a visit from President Grant established Martha's Vineyard as a vacation haven. From a movement to secede from Massachusetts to the making of the summer blockbuster Jaws, author Thomas Dresser weaves together the threads of the Vineyard's fascinating history. Discover how this remarkable island adapted to the times and came to be one of the most sought-out vacation destinations on the East Coast.

Walking to Martha s Vineyard

• Author : Franz Wright
• Publisher : Knopf
• Release Date : 2009-03-12
• Genre : Poetry
• Pages : 96
• ISBN : 9780307548894

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In this radiant new collection, Franz Wright shares his regard for life in all its forms and his belief in the promise of blessing and renewal. As he watches the “Resurrection of the little apple tree outside / my window,” he shakes off his fear of mortality, concluding “what death . . . There is only / mine / or yours,– / but the world / will be filled with the living.” In prayerlike poems he invokes the one “who spoke the world / into being” and celebrates a dazzling universe–snowflakes descending at nightfall, the intense yellow petals of the September sunflower, the planet adrift in a blizzard of stars, the simple mystery of loving other people. As Wright overcomes a natural tendency toward loneliness and isolation, he gives voice to his hope for “the only animal that commits suicide,” and, to our deep pleasure, he arrives at a place of gratitude that is grounded in the earth and its moods.

The History of Martha s Vineyard Dukes County Massachusetts

• Author : Charles Edward Banks
• Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
• Release Date : 2018-10-29
• Genre : Uncategorized
• Pages : 714
• ISBN : 0344420418

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Martha s Vineyard

• Author : Insight Guides
• Publisher : Insight Guides
• Release Date : 1998-01-01
• Genre : Travel
• Pages : 128
• ISBN : 0887295452

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The Compact FormulaFirst orientation is provided by the backcover map. It shows you the islands' layout and highlights the location of suggested routes described in the main Places section of the guide.The routes provide the menu to the sights. Follow them right through or simply pick and choose according to your own particular taste and the time you have available.The star system highlights the importance of the main attractions - particularly useful if you're in a hurry: three stars - an absolute must, two stars - very interesting, one star - well worth seeingMain sights have numbered references which allow you to locate them easily on strategically placed maps.Corresponding directly with the text, color photography throughout provides you with that vital visual link.Color coding provides easy access both to the routes and to the sections on Culture, Leisure and Practical Information.