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Dogtown: Death and Enchantment in a New England Ghost Town

Elyssa East

Why we're reading this: I loved this book! It takes place in Gloucester, on Cape Ann. Having lived there for a year I felt especi…more
[close] I loved this book! It takes place in Gloucester, on Cape Ann. Having lived there for a year I felt especially connected to the story and it is a classic example of the (rare) nonfiction page-turner. Whatever you do, make sure you have a good amount of time to devote to it once you start because you won't want to put it down!

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Feb 19, 2011 Skye rated it it was amazing

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This book was EXCELLENT. I finished it last summer and it completely sucked me in. It manages to be spooky without being implausible, and is historic while at the same time being very personal. It is both a memoir and a historical nonfiction book. For anyone who has visited Gloucester, or for lovers of historical mysteries, it's a must read! ...more

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