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A Break in the Family.

Authors :
DOUGLAS, GEOFFREY
Source :
Yankee. Sep/Oct2011, Vol. 75 Issue 5, p106-116. 11p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article offers information on history, social structure and conflicts among inhabitants of Matinicus Island, Maine. It states that a majority of the inhabitants of the island belong to eight families, including Ames, Bunker, and Hall, and lobster fishing is their main business. It offers information on the competition among the families for lobster fishing and the shooting between the lobstermen of Young family by lobsterman Vance Bunker in 2009 over lobster fishing grounds.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00440191
Volume :
75
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Yankee
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
65035550