Nantucket Lands And Landowners V2 (1901)

Nantucket Lands and Landowners Volume 2 is a historical book written by Henry Barnard Worth and originally published in 1901. The book provides a detailed account of the land ownership and land use practices in Nantucket, a small island off the coast of Massachusetts, during the 17th and 18th centuries. The author delves into the history of Nantucket's early settlers, including their land acquisition strategies and the impact of their farming practices on the island's ecology. He also explores the rise of the whaling industry and its impact on the island's economy and land use patterns. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Nantucket's land ownership and land use history. It includes detailed maps and illustrations, as well as extensive footnotes and references for further reading. Overall, Nantucket Lands and Landowners Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Nantucket or the evolution of land use practices in early America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.