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Historic Tales of Oak Bluffs
Skip Finley’s “Town of Oak Bluffs” columns in the Vineyard Gazette were widely popular thanks to his breezy style and historical content. In this curated collection, he presents a chronological telling of how the community became the welcoming seaside resort for a uniquely diverse group of residents and visitors, including five American Presidents. Discover how islanders like Ichabod Norton, Old Harry and Lucy Vincent Smith helped to define the island we know today. From the Panic of 1873 to the Inkwell and beyond, these witty and whimsical tales prove why this particular spot is featured in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
REVIEWS
Vineyard Bookshelf: Historic Tales of Oak Bluffs
PUBLISHED AUGUST, 2019
THE VINEYARD GAZETTE
by Steve Donaghue
Oak Bluffs by the book
Skip Finley’s “Historic Tales of Oak Bluffs” is a valentine to the town he loves
PUBLISHED AUGUST, 2019
THE MARTHA’S VINEYARD TIMES
by Abby Remer