This memoir presents a fusion of New England and global foodways as experienced by the author, who grew up in a bicultural household on the multiethnic island of Nantucket and then had a career that took her far and wide in the world. She writes about her family members and close neighbors, all of whom were passionately involved with making good food and sharing it with others. Recipes, both old and new, are included.
Each chapter of People and Places 1 directs the reader to a location [on Nantucket] and tells about one or more people associated with it."--P. [4] of cover.
Contrary to what public history and popular literature might have led us to believe, Nantucket is historically an island of rich cultural diversity. Here, author Frances Ruley Karttunen introduces us to the original Nantucketers -- the Wampanoags -- as well as to African slaves, Pacific Islanders, Irish refugees, Azoreans, and Cape Verdeans who over the years have found a home on Nantucket. Here, too, is a look at the island's connection to Jamaica, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia -- all sources of people who have contributed to the island's economy and added dimensions to Nantucket's culture" -- Back cover.
Each chapter of People and Places 2 directs the reader to a location [on Nantucket] and tells about one or more people associated with it."--P. [4] of cover.
Contrary to what public history and popular literature might have led us to believe, Nantucket is historically an island of rich cultural diversity. Here, author Frances Ruley Karttunen introduces us to the original Nantucketers -- the Wampanoags -- as well as to African slaves, Pacific Islanders, Irish refugees, Azoreans, and Cape Verdeans who over the years have found a home on Nantucket. Here, too, is a look at the island's connection to Jamaica, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia -- all sources of people who have contributed to the island's economy and added dimensions to Nantucket's culture" -- Back cover.
Each chapter of Places and People 3 directs the reader to a location [on Nantucket] and tells about one or more people associated with it."--P. [4] of cover.
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