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100 Things to Do in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Before You Die

Author : Stephen Paul Sayers
Publisher : Reedy Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1681065185
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book 100 Things to Do in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Before You Die written by Stephen Paul Sayers and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2024-05-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plymouth, Massachusetts, home of the original Pilgrim settlement, is considered by many to be our country’s birthplace. Known as “America’s Hometown,” the quaint and coastal hamlet attracts visitors from across the country and around the world. Plymouth boasts 37 miles of breathtaking coastlines, pristine nature trails, art and cultural amenities, museums, music, gift shops, and culinary delights. 100 Things to Do in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Before You Die provides a treasure trove of unique experiences and adventures, with seasonal suggestions and itineraries that will check the boxes on everyone’s to-do list. Experience Plymouth’s historic beginnings at Plimoth Patuxet Museums or cross the gangplank into history onto Mayflower II. Join Captain John for an afternoon of whale watching on Cape Cod Bay or soak up the sun on the ever- shifting sandbar, Brown’s Bank. Enjoy the talented thespians at Priscilla Beach Theatre, the oldest barn theater in the country, or catch the best up-and-coming live music talent at the Spire. Treat your palate to a wine tasting at Plymouth Bay Winery before heading to harbor’s edge for the daily catch at Wood’s Seafood—and make room for a mountainous ice-cream cone at Ziggy’s. Stephen Paul Sayers first visited Plymouth as a child and forged a lasting bond with its fascinating history and sugar sand beaches. Today, Steve is a 20-year seasonal resident with intimate knowledge of the town; its unique stories, folklore, and secrets; and hidden gems. He’s the perfect host to guide the first-time visitor or seasoned resident through the town’s fabled past—historic homes, meetinghouses, and cemeteries— and into its thriving present—entertainment venues, boutique stores, restaurants, and wineries. 100 Things to Do in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Before You Die is the ultimate guide to Plymouth delivered by its biggest fan

A History of Jewish Plymouth

Author : Karin J. Goldstein
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614238545
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book A History of Jewish Plymouth written by Karin J. Goldstein and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many visitors flock to Plymouth, Massachusetts, each year to view the historic landing spot of the Pilgrims. Three blocks from Plymouth Rock is Congregation Beth Jacob's synagogue. For more than a century, the Jewish community of this coastal New England town has flourished. Even before the establishment of the synagogue, built in 1912-13, Plymouth's history was shaped by the Jewish culture. Many colonial New England laws were derived from the Old Testament. The grave marker of famed Governor William Bradford bears an inscription in Hebrew that reads, "The Lord is the help of my life." Historian Karin J. Goldstein reveals the lasting impact of the Jewish community on Plymouth's history and the ways in which it still informs the town's unique identity today.

Plymouth Labor and Leisure

Author : James W. Baker
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439632227
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Plymouth Labor and Leisure written by James W. Baker and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005-02-23 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plymouth is best known as the destination of the Mayflower. The Pilgrims, their heirs, and more recent immigrants spent their lives here as farmers, fishermen, shopkeepers, and factory workers. Industries such as the Plymouth Cordage Company, Puritan Mills, Mabbetts, and Russell Mills built communities that are in danger of being forgotten today. Plymouth Labor and Leisure revisits the industrial history of this town through images of Plymouths people at work in the mills and in corner grocery stores, visiting downtown shops, and attending neighborhood schools.

A History Lover's Guide to the South Shore

Author : Zachary Lamothe
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439670064
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to the South Shore written by Zachary Lamothe and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-12 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the history of the Massachusetts region for visitors, locals and armchair tourists alike. The South Shore is an intriguing mix of antiquity and modernity. The region’s first settlement, Plymouth, is a top tourist destination, as more than one million visitors flock to it annually. Quincy showcases the region’s Revolutionary War past, but even more of its fascinating sites are hidden behind an urban façade. Along windswept beaches and cranberry bogs, the varied terrain is unique and captivating. From the birthplace of Abigail Adams in Weymouth to the historical houses of Hingham and the Old Scituate Light, author Zachary Lamothe uncovers the stories behind some of the most notable people and landmarks in New England.

Building Britannia

Author : Steven Parissien
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1801108730
Total Pages : 649 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Building Britannia written by Steven Parissien and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ambitious history of Britain told through the stories of twenty-five notable structures, from the Iron Age fortification of Maiden Castle in Dorset to the Gherkin. Building Britannia is a chronicle of social, political and economic change seen through the prism of the country's built environment, but also a sequence of closely observed studies of a series of intrinsically remarkable structures: some of them beautiful or otherwise imposing; some of them more coldly functional; all of them with richly fascinating stories to tell. Steven Parissien tells both a national story, tracing how a growing sense of British nationhood was expressed through the country's architecture, and also examines how these structures were used by later generations to signpost, mythologise or remake British history. Rubbing shoulders with some 'expected' building choices – the Roman baths at Aquae Sulis, the early Gothic splendour of Lincoln Cathedral and the Tudor jewel that is Little Moreton Hall – are some striking inclusions that promise to open doors into what will be, for many readers, less familiar areas of social history: these include The Briton's Protection, a Regency pub close in Manchester city centre and the Edwardian Baroque Electric Cinema in Notting Hill, one of the country's oldest working cinemas. Thus as well as identifying the relevance of certain iconic structures to the unfolding of the national story, Building Britannia finds fascination and meaning in the everyday and the disregarded.

Hearings

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1442 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Hearings written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 1442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Blitz and its Legacy

Author : Peter J. Larkham
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351893890
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (518 download)

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Download or read book The Blitz and its Legacy written by Peter J. Larkham and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Triggered in part by contemporary experiences in the Balkans, the Middle East and elsewhere, there has been a rise in interest in the blitz and the subsequent reconstruction of cities, especially as many of the buildings and areas rebuilt after the Second World War are now facing demolition and reconstruction in their turn. Drawing together leading scholars and new researchers from across the fields of planning, history, architecture and geography, this volume presents an historical and cultural commentary on the immediate and longer-term impacts of wartime destruction. The book's contents in 14 chapters cover the spread of themes from experiencing the war to reconstruction and its experiences; and although many chapters draw upon the UK experience, there is deliberate inclusion of some material from mainland Europe and Japan to emphasise that the experiences, processes and products are not London-specific. A comparative book tracing destruction to reconstruction is a relative rarity, and yet of the utmost importance in possessing wider relevance to post-disaster reconstructions. The Blitz and Its Legacy is a fascinating volume which includes war experiences of destruction, architecture, urban design, the political process of planning and reconstruction, and also popular perceptions of rebuilding. Its findings provide very timely lessons which highlight the value of learning from historical precedent.

Thanksgiving

Author : James W. Baker
Publisher : UPNE
ISBN 13 : 1584658746
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (846 download)

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Download or read book Thanksgiving written by James W. Baker and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The origins and ever-changing story of America's favorite holiday

Lonely Planet England

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1788685237
Total Pages : 1165 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (886 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet England written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 1165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's England is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ponder the mysteries of Stonehenge, visit Shakespeare's home town and take in a London show - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of England and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's England: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers London, Newcastle, Lake District, Cumbria, Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Midlands, the Marches, Nottingham, Cambridge, East Anglia, Oxford, Cotswolds, Canterbury, Devon, Cornwall and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's England is our most comprehensive guide to England, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket London, Pocket Bath, Bristol & the Southwest, Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds and Pocket The Lake District, our small, handy-sized guides featuring the top sights and attractions for a shorter visit or weekend away. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

52 Great British Weekends, 2nd Edition

Author : Annabelle Thorpe
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1637410638
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (374 download)

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Download or read book 52 Great British Weekends, 2nd Edition written by Annabelle Thorpe and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the very best getaways that the United Kingdom has to offer! Discover 52 enticing ideas and extraordinary experiences for memorable weekend breaks arranged by season. All the planning has been done for you, with practical and current information on the best places to stay and eat, plus insights on cultural events, fun activities, historic sites, man-made attractions, and stunning natural spots. Complete with beautiful photography and ideas for similar short trips to enjoy in other locations across England, Scotland, and Wales, this handy travel guide will help you make the most of your travels in Britain at any time of year.

Lonely Planet Great Britain

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1788685318
Total Pages : 1766 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (886 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet Great Britain written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 1766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Great Britain is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze at the graceful architecture of Canterbury Cathedral, stride around the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle or through the mountains of Wales, and soak up Roman, medieval and Victorian history - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Great Britain and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Great Britain: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics Covers London, Canterbury, Southeast England, Oxford, Cotswolds, Southwest England, Cambridge, East Anglia, Birmingham, the Midlands, the Marches, Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Northwest England, The Lake District, Cumbria, Newcastle, Northeast England, Cardiff (Caerdydd), Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Hay-on-Wye, Mid-Wales, Snowdonia, North Wales, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Stirling, Central Scotland, Inverness, Northern Highlands & Islands, and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Great Britain is our most comprehensive guide to Britain, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Need a city guide? Check out Lonely Planet's London for an in-depth look at all the city has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Handbook of Community Well-Being Research

Author : Rhonda Phillips
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9402408789
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Community Well-Being Research written by Rhonda Phillips and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-10 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook brings together foundational and leading-edge research exploring dimensions of improving quality of life in communities of place. Social indicators and other assessment techniques will be explored, including from the framework of community perspectives which is concerned with enhancing quality of life for community members. As part of this trans-disciplinary work, participation, engagement, and empowerment will be key concepts presented. Along with capacity building and service provision, these elements influence community well-being and will be considered along with subjective and objective assessment approaches. Researchers from around the globe share their work on this important topic of community well-being, bringing together a diverse array of disciplinary perspectives. Those working in the areas of public policy, community development, community and social psychology, urban and regional planning, and sustainable development will find this volume particularly useful for the array of approaches presented.

113 World Landmarks To See Before You Die

Author : Herbert Howard
Publisher : Herbert Howard
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book 113 World Landmarks To See Before You Die written by Herbert Howard and published by Herbert Howard. This book was released on 2013-10-19 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the greatest landmarks that you need to see before you die!! Acropolis - Greece, Ajanta Caves - India, Alcatraz Island - USA, Alpirsbach Monastery - Germany, Arequipa (The White City) - Peru, Aurora Borealis - Scandinavia, Berlin Wall - Germany, Big Ben - UK, Blarney Castle – Republic Of Ireland, Blue Lagoon -Iceland, Bora Bora – French Polynesia, Brandenburg Gate - Germany, Buckingham Palace - UK, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park And The Mountain Gorillas - Uganda, Canterbury Cathedral - UK, Carthage - Tunisia, Champs Elysees - France, Chateau Of Versailles - France, Chichen Itza Ruins - Mexico, Christ The Redeemer Statue – Brazil, Cliffs Of Moher – Republic Of Ireland, Coliseum - Rome, Crazy Horse Monument and Memorial - USA, David (Michelangelo) – Florence, Dead Sea - Israel, Death Valley - USA, Devils Tower - USA, Easter Island - Polynesia, Edinburgh Castle - Scotland And of course there are many more.......

Souvenir Nation

Author : William L. Bird, Jr.
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1616892757
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (168 download)

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Download or read book Souvenir Nation written by William L. Bird, Jr. and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buried within the collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History exists an astonishing group of historical relics from the pre-Revolutionary War era to the present day, many of which have never been on display. Donated to the museum by generations of souvenir collectors, these ordinary objects of extraordinary circumstance all have amazing tales to tell about their roles in American history. Souvenir Nation presents fifty of the museum's most eccentric items. Objects include a chunk broken off Plymouth Rock; a lock of Andrew Jackson's hair; a dish towel used as the flag of truce to end the Civil War; the microphones used by FDR for his Fireside Chats; and the chairs that seated Nixon and Kennedy in their 1960 television debate.

The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History

Author : Joe Follansbee
Publisher : Fyddeye Media
ISBN 13 : 0615381537
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (153 download)

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Download or read book The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History written by Joe Follansbee and published by Fyddeye Media. This book was released on 2010 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History is a one-of-a-kind directory for tall ships, lighthouses, historic warships, maritime museums, and other attractions you can visit today that preserve, protect, and interpret our nation's maritime history. Use the Guide to plan a family trip, map out a heritage travel experience, research your local history, or find a heritage organization to help you discover the sea captain in your family tree. The Guide covers maritime history attractions in the Lower 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. More than 200 authentic tall ships, many offering travel excursions and educational experiences lasting from an hour to several weeks. More than 300 historic commercial vessels, such as ferries, tugs, and steamboats, as well as warships, including battleships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and small craft dating from the 18th century to the middle 20th century that you can visit. More than 750 photogenic lighthouses and lightships grouped by East Coast, West Coast, the Gulf Coast, and the Great Lakes. More than 260 family-friendly maritime museums in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Three maps with suggested itineraries for discovering lighthouses in New England, California, and Michigan. Special articles on the tall ship Lady Washington, forgotten steamboats on the Okanogan River, the best lighthouse books, and major maritime festivals. Twenty-five professional photos of key ships and other attractions. The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History complements Fyddeye, http: //www.fyddeye.com, the Internet's most comprehensive website dedicated to maritime history and heritage. Fyddeye also features an online community that discusses news about maritime history and current issues, including preservation of historic ships. You can also share photos and vote in polls on current events. Visit Fyddeye's pages on Facebook and follow Fyddeye on Twitter.

Home Waters

Author : David Bowers
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472990692
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book Home Waters written by David Bowers and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-02 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and original look at how the sea has defined Britain - and decided the course of its history - for thousands of years. Being an island nation is a core part of the British identity. An estimated two thirds of the world's population have never seen the sea, but in the UK that drops to under 10 per cent. Yet most people don't appreciate the impact our position on the edge of a continental shelf has had on our history, going back thousands of years. Our coast neither starts nor ends at the beach, and this eye-opening book takes a look beneath the surface to explore the forces of nature that have made Britain what it is. We experience some of the highest tides on the planet and we are battered with waves that have travelled halfway around the globe before they get here, but most of what we understand about our unique waters has only been discovered in living memory. In this fascinating guided tour of the fantastically varied British coastline, Professor David Bowers combines oceanography with maritime history, explaining tides, currents and waves in an accessible way whilst revealing how they have been responsible for both salvation (the Channel alone checked the Nazi advance in 1940) and disaster (such as the catastrophic 1953 flooding that led to the ingenious development of the Thames tidal barrier). He covers everything from how ocean swell waves were first recorded here in preparation for the D-Day landings, to how the first underwater light measurements paved the way to modern ocean satellite observation. This is a story 8,000 years in the making, ever since the country broke away from mainland Europe in the Mesolithic era, and in his insightful and irreverent telling of it Professor Bowers shows that the British Isles are defined by the sea, regardless of whether you look at them from land or water. With exclusive photos and specially commissioned illustrations, the book encourages you to visit all the places it explores, but when you stand on the beach or clifftop you will never think of Britain in quite the same way again.

Monumental Mobility

Author : Lisa Blee
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469648415
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (696 download)

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Download or read book Monumental Mobility written by Lisa Blee and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Installed at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1921 to commemorate the tercentenary of the landing of the Pilgrims, Cyrus Dallin's statue Massasoit was intended to memorialize the Pokanoket Massasoit (leader) as a welcoming diplomat and participant in the mythical first Thanksgiving. But after the statue's unveiling, Massasoit began to move and proliferate in ways one would not expect of generally stationary monuments tethered to place. The plaster model was donated to the artist's home state of Utah and prominently displayed in the state capitol; half a century later, it was caught up in a surprising case of fraud in the fine arts market. Versions of the statue now stand on Brigham Young University's campus; at an urban intersection in Kansas City, Missouri; and in countless homes around the world in the form of souvenir statuettes. As Lisa Blee and Jean M. O'Brien show in this thought-provoking book, the surprising story of this monumental statue reveals much about the process of creating, commodifying, and reinforcing the historical memory of Indigenous people. Dallin's statue, set alongside the historical memory of the actual Massasoit and his mythic collaboration with the Pilgrims, shows otherwise hidden dimensions of American memorial culture: an elasticity of historical imagination, a tight-knit relationship between consumption and commemoration, and the twin impulses to sanitize and grapple with the meaning of settler-colonialism.