Tangier Island: A Study of an Isolated Group (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

0282456090 / 9780282456092

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and unique social organization of Tangier Island, a tiny, isolated community nestled in the Chesapeake Bay. The author meticulously examines the island's history, from its earliest encounters with European explorers to the transformative influence of Methodism and the challenges of the Civil War era. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, the book paints a compelling portrait of a community shaped by its distinctive geography and deeply rooted traditions. We discover how the islanders have adapted to their limited land, forging close-knit bonds and developing a way of life intricately intertwined with the surrounding waters. Exploring themes of isolation, resilience, and cultural change, the book offers a window into a world rarely seen, where the echoes of the past resonate in the present. Ultimately, it illuminates the enduring power of community and tradition in shaping human experience, even amidst the shifting tides of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
Tangier Island: A Study of an Isolated Group (Classic Reprint)
Author
S. Warren Hall III
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
Condition
New
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print-on-demand item
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Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0282456090
ISBN 13
9780282456092
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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