""A Mirror of Nantucket: An Architectural History of the Island, 1686-1850"" by George Allen Fowlkes is a comprehensive study of the architectural heritage of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. The book covers the period from the island's settlement in the late 17th century to the mid-19th century, a time when Nantucket was a thriving whaling community and a center of maritime commerce.The book is divided into three sections. The first section provides an overview of the island's history, including its early settlement, the growth of the whaling industry, and the impact of the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The second section is a detailed survey of the island's architecture, organized by style and type of building. The third section includes a catalog of all known buildings on the island from the period covered by the book, with descriptions, illustrations, and historical information.Throughout the book, Fowlkes provides insights into the social and economic context of Nantucket's architecture, as well as the influences of various architectural styles and trends. The book is extensively illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Nantucket Island.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.