Edition: 1946 (1st edition)   Binding: PB  Publisher: Whaling Museum Publications (Nantucket) Published: 1946   Condition: Very Good. Tight binding.  No tears, missing pages or writing within.  Some slight discoloration due to age with slightly soiled cover (see photo) and minor abrasion on rear cover where price tag sticker was removed.  Summary:  The Coffin family is one of the largest American families, the first of four generations numbered over 1500.  This book gives the history of life on the Island, as lived by the descendants in the whaling days.  Will Gardner was Nantucket's premier professional historian of the mid 20th century. All of his books are highly collectable and are getting harder and harder to find.  Approx 340 pages. 

Product SKU: BK2425-22