Explorer's Guides: The Nantucket Book: A Complete Guide

By Betty Lowry

Book Overview

The island's name means "the land far out to sea." The guide means discovering Nantucket's seaswept charms. Written by a longtime visitor to this classic summer destination off the coast of New England, The Nantucket Book - A Complete Guide brings to life an extraordinary range of activities and events in this summer playground. Author Betty Lowry details the best places to enjoy Nantucket's renowned beach life, fantastic food, whaling museum, charming inns, and much more. A chapter on the island's fascinating history outlines its transformation from whaling capital of the world to a premier vacation mecca. With complete information on everything the traveler needs to know, The Nantucket Book is the perfect companion for day trippers, weekenders, and seasonal residents alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581570228
• ISBN13: 9781581570229
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The history and culture of Nantucket along with lots of prac

THE NANTUCKET BOOK is one good read! There are well-researched chapters on the Island's history, and culture. Did you know that Nantucket has more toally preserved buildings in the National Register of Historic Places than Boston, Salem, or Plymouth? And that it was a refuge for escaping slaves and free blacks after slavery on the island was abolished in 1770? The book is also chucked full of lodging, eating, shopping, environmental, and recreational information. I used it to plan my summer vacation. But its a great read for armchair travelers too.