{"product_id":"vineyard-vanguards-historic-trailblazers-their-legacies-paperback","title":"Vineyard Vanguards: Historic Trailblazers \u0026 Their Legacies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Dresser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGuinevere Cramer\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating an Island Community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVineyard men and women, Islanders, off-islanders and immigrants contributed their energy and enthusiasm to create the Martha's Vineyard community. Generations of businessmen and women catered to locals and tourists, welcoming newcomers to this Island paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative Americans of the Wampanoag tribe have lived on the Island for thousands of years. Their leaders helped bring the Indians together with the white men, led by Thomas Mayhew, to a peaceful relationship. The founders of Oak Bluffs created a town for both Methodist gingerbread cottages and vacation homes. Whaling captains built the county seat of Edgartown. It was sea captains and shipyard workers who developed the commercial harbor of Vineyard Haven, for centuries a refuge for sailors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresidents Clinton and Obama visited the Vineyard, granting the Island national prominence. The Vineyard is a mix of old businesses and new, of Blacks and whites, of immigrants and Natives, working for a tranquil resort community. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorian David McCulloch called the Vineyard home. Local John Alley was a leader of the secession movement and Craig Kingsbury's head made a startling cameo in Jaws. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Dresser describes how dozens of Islanders have contributed to the unique atmosphere of Martha's Vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Dresser taught elementary school and later worked as a nursing home administrator. At his 30th high school reunion, Joyce, a classmate, invited him down to Martha's Vineyard for a weekend, which has lasted thirty years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a tour bus driver Tom had to learn about the history of the Vineyard. The next step was to write books on the Island's unique history. This is his 19th publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday Tom offers walking tours and talks about various aspects of Vineyard history. He also has a daily Substack.com post he shares with their dog, Kutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom and Joyce enjoy Island life with an occasional junket hither and yon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 8.95 x 6.03 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45400959647879,"sku":"9781467171939","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/shZ6OCTksH9781467171939.webp?v=1785988216","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/vineyard-vanguards-historic-trailblazers-their-legacies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}