Mill Hill Press Publishes Book on Nantucket Farming

NANTUCKET, MA, October 01, 2010 (Press-News.org) Mill Hill Press, the most prolific publisher of books related to Nantucket and its maritime heritage, is delighted to announce the publication of Town Farms and Country Commons by Debra McManis. The book tells the forgotten side of Nantucket's History; the story of the people who worked the sandy soil and fed the islanders while others were pursuing whales, fish and maritime commerce. Through patient research and personal interviews, McManis recounts the labor and ingenuity of the hardworking tillers of Nantucket, who for centuries have coaxed a living from their precious patch of land.

There will be a book signing of Town Farms and Country Commons at Bartlett Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road, Nantucket, MA on October 7, 2010 from 4 - 6pm. Purchase of the book ($24.99/hardcover) will be available along with other Mill Hill Press titles at local Nantucket bookstores, museum gift shops - including the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum - and through its parent organization, the Egan Maritime Institute, located within the historic Coffin School. To preview an excerpt from the book visit Mill Hill Press' new blog, "E-Gam," (blog.millhillpress.org). Town Farms For those not on the island, Mill Hill Press books may be purchased online by visiting http://www.millhillpress.org or http://www.eganmaritime.org.

About Mill Hill Press
Known for its distinctive Nantucket books, Mill Hill Press is the most prolific publisher of books related to the island and its maritime heritage. Mill Hill Press publishes books on topics ranging from the island's history, literature, art, and architecture to its traditions and relationship with the sea. By publishing two new books annually, Mill Hill Press promotes scholarly study, quality literature, and captivating images of Nantucket. Mill Hill Press is pleased to have the distinction of publishing several early works by the nationally acclaimed, best-selling author Nathaniel Philbrick.