Nantucket

A tiny windswept spit of sand, off the coast of America

Duration: 54 min
Release date: 2011-11-29
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The incredible story of the island of Nantucket, from its Native American origins as a Wampanoag outpost, through the English settlement and early Quaker culture, to its international significance as the whaling capital of the world, and eventual transformation to summer resort and art colony.

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Nantucket

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Ric Burns
Ric Burns
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