Description: Marblehead Volume II, Massachusetts, Images of America, Paperback Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and picturesqueharbors both large and small, Marblehead has reliedon the changing tides for its livelihood since the town'sfounding in 1629. It served first as the departure point forschooners that sailed on local and far-flung fishing voyages,then as a flourishing seaport in the 18th century. Since theCivil War it has been a safe haven for yachting enthusiastsand tourists who are lured by its many charms.The harbor had been a working port for over twocenturies when a sudden storm off Newfoundland's GrandBanks in 1846 destroyed half of the town's fishing fleet.Many of Marblehead's inhabitants became involved inthe burgeoning shoe industry to carry them over while thefisheries struggled to recover, but never did. By the turnof the 20th century, the town had become an importantyachting center. In this much anticipated sequel, these andother waterfront-related aspects of Marblehead's historyare chronicled in six intriguing chapters with over 200photographs and postcards.
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Location: Columbia, South Carolina
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Brand: Unbranded
MPN: 9780738501369
Book Title: Marblehead Volume II
Item Length: 9.2in
Item Height: 0.3in
Item Width: 6.5in
Author: John Hardy Wright
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Subjects & Themes / Regional (See Also Travel / Pictorials), Pictorials (See Also Photography / Subjects & Themes / Regional), United States / Northeast / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT)
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2000
Genre: Photography, Travel, History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
