THOMAS DRESSER
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Featured book on Shepherd Books:

                       HIDDEN HISTORY OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD

Hidden history implies a bit of mystery, digging into the unknown. That's what's fun about a Hidden History of Martha's Vineyard.  We look into Island topics not usually discussed: Graveyards. Underground Railroad.  Island names.  Unusual buildings. Shipwrecks.

Sure, we know a little about these topics, but this book uncovers the mystery and lesser known events and experiences associated with the topics listed.  


From the Vineyard Gazette: Mr. Dresser does research at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and the archives of the Vineyard Gazette, though he says “the most fun research is interviewing people.” He looks at researching as an opportunity to sit back and learn more about our community, which he refers to as a “living history.”
Mr. Dresser highlights both the dark and light sides of Vineyard history, from our historical participation in the slave trade in the 18th century, to our work with the Underground Railroad. He also studies road signs and nature preserves in order to piece together a communal heritage.
Hidden History of Martha’s Vineyard encourages us to deepen our knowledge about the place we call home. Mr. Dresser presents stories and facts in a light hearted and enjoyable way, packed with first-hand accounts, quotes and articles.

Check it out!  Order a copy of Hidden History of Martha's Vineyard at thomasdresser@gmail.com.

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Saturday May 20 - Talk on the Revolution with the Sons of the American                                        Revolution, on Cape Cod

Tuesday May 23 - Talk on Martha's Vineyard in the Roaring 20s at the                                            Edgartown Library, 4:30 pm



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Upcoming Publications

Martha's Vineyard in the Roaring Twenties:
Radicals and Rascals
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publication date: May 22, 2023

Learn about the first women to vote on the Vineyard.  Read about the Spanish Flu on Island.  Discover how local fisherman generated two incomes with a single expedition.  So much more in this unique book.

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​​If you're looking for Martha's Vineyard in the Roaring Twenties, sign up NOW at thomasdresser@gmail.com

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Tom Dresser, enjoying his mid-life chassis, a 1948 Jeepster.
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Tom Dresser, hawking his wares, at the Tisbury Street Fair, July 8, 2013. Photo by Shelley Moore Christiansen.


Books are available at:
Bunch of Grapes - Vineyard Haven 
Edgartown Books - Edgartown
Martha's Vineyard Museum - Vineyard Haven
Phillip's Hardware - Oak Bluffs

  (Kindle editions available on Amazon.com)
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I'd Love to Hear From You!


Hours

M-F: 7am - 9pm

Telephone

1-508-627-2393

Email

thomasdresser@gmail.com
  • Home
  • Books
    • Books about Martha's Vineyard >
      • Martha's Vineyard in the Roaring Twenties: Radicals and Rascals >
        • Newest Book : Martha's Vineyard in the American Revolution
      • Ghosts of Martha's Vineyard
      • The Rise of Tourism on Martha's Vineyard
      • A Travel History of Martha's Vineyard
      • Whaling on Martha's Vineyard
      • Hidden History of Martha's Vineyard
      • Martha's Vineyard : A History
      • Music on Martha's Vineyard
      • Martha's Vineyard in World War II
      • Women of Martha's Vineyard
      • Disaster Off Martha's Vineyard
      • The Wampanoag Tribe of Martha's Vineyard
      • African Americans of Martha's Vineyard
      • Mystery on the Vineyard
    • Booklets on New England >
      • It Happened in Haverhill
      • Beyond Bar Harbor
      • Dogtown : A Village Lost in Time
      • Looking at Lawrence
    • Fiction books by Thomas Dresser >
      • We've All Got Issues
      • In My Life
    • Other Written Works >
      • It Was 40 Years Ago Today
      • On the Road
      • Springdale News
    • In the Press
  • Tours of MV
    • Audio Tours of Martha's Vineyard >
      • African American Tour
      • Gingerbread Cottages
      • Vineyard Railroad Tour
      • Ghost Tour of Edgartown
      • World War II on the Vineyard Tour
    • Tommy's Tour of the Vineyard
    • Schlepping Around Martha's Vineyard
    • Video Tours & Talks
  • Contact Us
  • Purchase Books
  • About the Author
  • Past Promotional Events