The Isles of Shoals in the Age of Sail:: A Brief History

by Russell M. Lawson

Book Overview

Off the picturesque shoreline of New Hampshire and Maine lie eight islands collectively known as the Isles of Shoals. Since the famous English explorer John Smith first set foot on them in 1614, the Isles of Shoals have experienced numerous changes. The once thriving fishing communities suffered many hard years before and after the American Revolution. Since the 1800s, the Isles of Shoals have been revived as a place where travelers, artists and writers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596292032
• ISBN13: 9781596292031
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 9.6"