Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0259859052 ISBN 13: 9780259859055
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Journey through the annals of Portsmouth, a remote village on Cape Lookout National Seashore. This book unveils the captivating history of a town that flourished for decades after its founding in 1753, only to face the whims of the sea. Today, Portsmouth stands as a testament to island life, preserved in the whispers of the wind and the murmur of distant waves. The author meticulously explores the rise and fall of this vibrant community, examining its pivotal role in coastal trade and shipbuilding. Through the lens of Portsmouth's story, this book delves into the broader themes of human resilience, the power of nature, and the fragility of prosperity in the face of environmental change. It offers a poignant reflection on the ebb and flow of coastal communities, reminding us of the enduring impact of both human endeavor and the forces of the natural world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0259859052 ISBN 13: 9780259859055
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0259859052 ISBN 13: 9780259859055
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.