With concise text and full-spread illustrations, Big History of Martha’s Vineyard guides readers on a chronological journey that explores the forces shaping Martha’s Vineyard's development from the peak of the Ice Age until it becomes an island around 6,000 years ago. Complex processes are presented in simple terms; as the ice sheet retreats and sea levels rise, the modern landscape emerges. Geologic events that will shape the Vineyard’s modern-day landscape, culture, and economy are shown as they occur, presenting an important foundation for the island’s subsequent human and natural history.
