{"product_id":"marthas-vineyard-thomas-dresser-9781540209726","title":"Martha's Vineyard: A History","description":"Martha's Vineyard is cherished by many as a summer paradise, but few know of its rich past. Descendants of the first Native American inhabitants still reside on the Vineyard. Once a critical whaling hub, the island's success drew in newcomers from around the world. Following the Civil War, land developers set their sights on attracting tourists to the island's scenic beaches, and soon thereafter, a visit from President Grant established Martha's Vineyard as a vacation haven. From a movement to secede from Massachusetts to the making of the summer blockbuster Jaws, author Thomas Dresser weaves together the threads of the Vineyard's fascinating history. Discover how this remarkable island adapted to the times and came to be one of the most sought-out vacation destinations on the East Coast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Dresser, Tom Dresser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1540209725\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781540209726\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e History Press Library Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/04\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Thomas Dresser","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43995754135807,"sku":"9781540209726","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_86d1ad8f-d882-42e3-bdd5-b50d11a76fbd.jpg?v=1683337650","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/marthas-vineyard-thomas-dresser-9781540209726","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}