| Eastham Contributor(s): Schofield, Marilyn C. (Author), Cornish, Roberta (Author), Eastham Historical Society (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738511765 ISBN-13: 9780738511764 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: PRIMARY COVERAGE AREA: Eastham, MA; Cape Cod, MA, Wellfleet, MA |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Travel | United States - Northeast - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 974.1 |
| LCCN: 2002117432 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.52" W x 9.44" (0.73 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Geographic Orientation - Maine - Geographic Orientation - Massachusetts |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Eastham, known as the land of the first light, is an ever-changing place. Although Europeans began visiting these shores early in the 1600s, the area's first inhabitants lived here over seven thousand years ago. In 1620, Mayflower passengers and crew had their first encounter with the Nawsett Indians over the theft of corn. From the mid-1800s to the 1960s, sails were replaced by engines. The discovery of oil ended the whaling industry for Eastham captains, and wide-scale farming and tourism became the backbone of Eastham's economy. Eastham chronicles the challenges, successes, and personal strengths of the town of Eastham as it evolved with time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schofield, Marilyn C.: - Authors Marilyn C. Schofield and Roberta Cornish are volunteer archivists for the Eastham Historical Society. They bring to this book a love of history and a desire to share it with others. Schofield is a direct descendant of six of the seven founding fathers of Eastham. Cornish, who has ties to the Allen family from Sandwich, moved to Eastham a dozen years ago. From these two viewpoints, they have compiled this unique journey into Eastham's past.Cornish, Roberta: - Authors Marilyn C. Schofield and Roberta Cornish are volunteer archivists for the Eastham Historical Society. They bring to this book a love of history and a desire to share it with others. Schofield is a direct descendant of six of the seven founding fathers of Eastham. Cornish, who has ties to the Allen family from Sandwich, moved to Eastham a dozen years ago. From these two viewpoints, they have compiled this unique journey into Eastham's past. |