Hidden History of Martha's Vineyard
Title | Hidden History of Martha's Vineyard PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas Dresser |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | 144 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 146713595X |
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.
The History of Martha's Vineyard
Title | The History of Martha's Vineyard PDF eBook |
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.
Ghosts of Martha's Vineyard
Title | Ghosts of Martha's Vineyard PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Dresser |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | 176 |
Release | 2020-09-21 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1439671192 |
Martha's Vineyard has always been known as a charming seaside destination. But on this island, a cautious tour reveals darker tales that lie beneath its familiar exterior. Walk by the House of Correction, where Old Joe patrols the cells in the afterlife. Savor spirits at the Kelley House, where the ghost of the widow of a whaleman rolls Christmas ornaments across the floor and appears by the fireplace. Meander into the Victorian Inn, now The Christopher, where a honeymooning couple was spooked by towels flung on the floor and a rug that wiggled from beneath their four-poster. Local author and historian Thomas Dresser explores haunted happenings from all six island towns, as well as tales of pirates, murder and the afterlife.
Whaling on Martha's Vineyard
Title | Whaling on Martha's Vineyard PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas Dresser |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | 176 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | History |
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.
EVERYONE HERE SPOKE SIGN LANGUAGE
Title | EVERYONE HERE SPOKE SIGN LANGUAGE PDF eBook |
Author | Nora Ellen GROCE |
Publisher | Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | 184 |
Release | 2009-06-30 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0674037952 |
From the seventeenth century to the early years of the twentieth, the population of Martha’s Vineyard manifested an extremely high rate of profound hereditary deafness. In stark contrast to the experience of most deaf people in our own society, the Vineyarders who were born deaf were so thoroughly integrated into the daily life of the community that they were not seen—and did not see themselves—as handicapped or as a group apart. Deaf people were included in all aspects of life, such as town politics, jobs, church affairs, and social life. How was this possible? On the Vineyard, hearing and deaf islanders alike grew up speaking sign language. This unique sociolinguistic adaptation meant that the usual barriers to communication between the hearing and the deaf, which so isolate many deaf people today, did not exist.
The History of Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, Massachusetts
Title | The History of Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, Massachusetts PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Edward Banks |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 576 |
Release | 1911 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
Rise of Tourism on Martha's Vineyard, The
Title | Rise of Tourism on Martha's Vineyard, The PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas Dresser; Foreword by Nancy Gardella, Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | 160 |
Release | 2020 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1467143375 |
Now known as a resort community and vacation destination, Martha's Vineyard was once a simple fishing and whaling community. From the popularity of the Methodist Campground, founded in 1835, the Vineyard soon blossomed into a summer vacation mecca, welcoming visitors to its quaint villages and scenic seashores. As whaling lost its economic dominance, tourism became the catalyst for a revived prosperity on the Vineyard. President Grant's visit to the Vineyard in 1874 drew national attention and marked the beginning of several presidential visits to the island. By 1900, Oak Bluffs had developed an amusement park atmosphere with the iconic Flying Horses, toboggan slide and grand seaside hotels. Join local historian Tom Dresser as he reveals the island's transformation into a premier tourist destination.