This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Economy and household thrift in Nantucket and beyond
Readable selections cover domestic economy advice from Mrs Child's housewifery guide, lessons on careful spending and early training of children, plus a vivid Nantucket tale of swordfish and a dramatic capture of a giant sea fish. Also included are memorial notices and an extended obituary tribute to Commodore Bainbridge and General Coffee, highlighting courage and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket Inquirer
Sampson
Siuscongel
LEPORT
St. Paul
RENE ION I
TEAINBRINGE
Philadelphia
HWittien Bainbridge
Navy
United States
Princeton
uw Josey
hee
Europe
Hope
Lripoli
Nero
Halon
Tripoli
Pacha
Bainbridge
Haton
Java
Com. 8
Navy Board
Washington
Fie
Decatur
Perry
Macdonough
Val. Intelligencer