The History of Nantucket: Being a Compendious Account of the First Settlement of the Island by the English (1835) is a book written by Obed Macy. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Nantucket, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, from the time of its first settlement by English colonizers. The book covers a range of topics, including the island's early inhabitants, the arrival of the English, the growth of the whaling industry, and the island's role in the American Revolution. It also includes information about the island's geography, climate, and natural resources. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the early years of Nantucket's development and sheds light on the island's unique cultural heritage.Together With The Rise And Progress Of The Whale Fishery, And Other Historical Facts Relative To Said Island And Its Inhabitants.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.