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Books The following are published by us or have been turned over to us for distribution. They may be obtained from your local book dealer, at our museums, or by mail by adding 50 cents for postage and tax. NANTUCKET IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Edouard Stackpole - soft $3.95. The Revolution gave Nantucket its own kind of trial by fire by circumstances arising from a maritime difference separating Sherborn, its seaport, from the mainland by a far greater distance than the width of Nantucket Sound. The story of how the Island survived the grim years from 1775 through 1783 is unlike that of any other part of Colonial America. It contains all the elements of fiction; but it is of far greater interest because it is true. 18th CENTURY NANTUCKET CATALOG $1.50. Our special loan exhibit held at the Fair Street Museum last summer was very well received with much critical acclaim. This attractive catalog is a must for those who were unable to visit, or as a souvenir for those who did. THE MYSTERY OF JOHN JACKSON Jean R. Merriman - soft $7.50. The title of this prodigious work continues: "18th Century Silversmith One Man or Two?" Association member, Mrs. Merriman, has written a definitive work on this Nantucket crafts man. Collectors of antique silver will find this a most worthy ad dition to their libraries. HALF SHARE MAN Clarence King - hard, Peter Folger of Nantucket $3.50. Grandfather of Benjamin Franklin. A delightful story of a remarkable man and early Nantucket history. An ideal gift. THREE BRICKS AND THREE BROTHERS Will Gardner - hard, $5.00; paper $3.50. An authentic Nantucket story of three brick mansions built by daring adventurers in whaling with foreword by Austin Strong, plus collection of beautiful gravure pictures. The hard cover edition is a suitable memento or a more permanent addition to a Nantucket library. TRIUMPHANT CAPTAIN JOHN Will Gardner - hard $3.00. An interesting account of John Gardner who contributed so much to the establishment of Nantucket and John's early family history. Also contains a special chapter about twelve early colonial founders named Gardner or Gardiner.
