Three Bricks and Three Brothers: The Story of the Nantucket Whale-Oil Merchant Joseph Starbuck

""Three Bricks and Three Brothers: The Story of the Nantucket Whale-Oil Merchant Joseph Starbuck"" is a biographical book written by Will Gardner. The book tells the story of Joseph Starbuck, a successful whale-oil merchant from Nantucket, Massachusetts, and his family. The title of the book refers to a legend that says Joseph Starbuck started his business with only three bricks and three brothers.The book begins with the history of Nantucket and the whaling industry, providing context for Joseph Starbuck's life and career. It then goes on to detail Joseph's childhood, his early career in the whaling industry, and his eventual rise to success as a merchant. The book also explores the Starbuck family's involvement in the abolitionist movement and their efforts to end slavery.Throughout the book, Gardner provides a vivid and detailed account of Joseph Starbuck's life, drawing on primary sources such as letters, journals, and business records. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century whaling and commerce.Overall, ""Three Bricks and Three Brothers"" is a compelling biography of a fascinating historical figure. It is recommended for anyone interested in the history of Nantucket, the whaling industry, or American commerce in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.