This informative and engaging book provides a vivid picture of the history and culture of Vinalhaven, Maine from its earliest days to the turn of the 20th century. Included are stories of sea captains and shipbuilders, fishermen and farmers, and the hardworking men and women who built the town into a prosperous and vibrant community. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in local history and genealogy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.