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Peculiar Place Names of Cape Ann by Justin Demetri

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Find out some of the incredible origins of the unique and peculiar place names of Cape Ann, Massachusetts. From early tragedies, to early explorers to names left by the Native Americans, the colorful histories of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester -by- the Sea have left their mark on the harbors, islands and coves on our rocky peninsula. Come discover just what's in a name... Targeted Age Group:: All Ages What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I am a local historian, and on Cape … [Read more...] about Peculiar Place Names of Cape Ann by Justin Demetri

Filed Under: US History - Local and Regional Tagged With: Cape Ann, Essex, gloucester, history, justin demetri, local travel, Manchester by the Sea, maritime history, Rockport, tourism

Gloucester Fishing Disasters Of The 19th Century by Justin Demetri

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In the mid to late 19th Century, the port of Gloucester witnessed yearly disasters to their fishing fleet greater than the toll of war. Learn of the tragedies at sea the fishermen of Gloucester faced and the factors that made things worse, as they risked their lives to bring in "a trip of fish." Targeted Age Group:: Adult What Inspired You to Write Your Book? In my tours at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum I talk a lot about how fishing schooner designs evolved in the 19th Century. Visitors … [Read more...] about Gloucester Fishing Disasters Of The 19th Century by Justin Demetri

Filed Under: Historical Tagged With: fishing, georges bank, gloucester, grand bank, justin demetri, maritime history, schooner

Interview with Author – Justin Demetri

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Author Bio: Justin Demetri is a native of the historic fishing port of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Growing up "Down the Fort" in one of the many families that comprised Gloucester's Italian fishing fleet, he spent his childhood among the fishermen, the boats and the wharves. At age 12, Justin gave the first cash donation to the newly arrived Schooner Adventure, leading to a friendship with author and historian Joseph E. Garland. This was the spark that would lead to a love of writing, and an … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Justin Demetri

Filed Under: Interviews With Authors Tagged With: fishing, gloucester, justin demetri, maritime history

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