The 13-digit ISBN is 9780743225748. North of Boston, in the early 1800s, Cape Ann is a peninsula. Between Sandy. Exhibit A is "The Red Tent," and "The Last Days of Dogtown" is a close runner-up. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015, My first experience with Ms. Diamant's writing was The Red Tent. Written by Anita Diamant Review by Lorraine Gelly. The Last Days of Dogtown transports the reader to a fascinating time and place where even the dogs are compelling characters.” One of these items ships sooner than the other. Wanting more, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2017. Bay on the coast and Gloucester Town on Gloucester Harbor, Dogtown. A local pamphlet, Dogtown: A Village Lost in Time, may still be available for purchase in the bookshops of Gloucester and Rockport, which was known as Sandy Bay until 1840. THE SHAME OF IT ALL. It was a poor, small place; its real name was Commons Settlement. —The Miami Herald, “[A] superb historical novel. In casting her own spell over the Dogtowners, Diamant offers her readers the opportunity to appreciate the humanity that transcends both.” Discuss their situation. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This is a historical novel set in the small community of Dogtown, outside of Gloucester, MA, during the early 1800’s. Learn more about The Last Days of Dogtown at Simon & Schuster. I love Diamant's books, this is probably my favourite so far. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Nearly a decade ago, Diamant found an account of an abandoned rural backwater near the Massachusetts coastline at the turn of the nineteenth century. 10.5 hrs. Rendered in stunning, haunting detail, with Anita Diamant's keen ear for language and profound compassion for her characters, The Last Days of Dogtown is an extraordinary retelling of a long-forgotten chapter of early American life. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. ", Anita Diamant is the bestselling author of the novels, The World Starts Anew: The Star and the Shamrock Series - Book 4, The Hard Way Home (The Star and the Shamrock Series). 2. There was a problem loading your book clubs. There actually was a settlement on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, called Dogtown. The original settlers chose to live inlands, where they built houses and tried to recreate the pastures and farms of old England. Diamant captures with imagination and credibility the people of a unique place and time. Please try again. Discuss their situation. 9. has been added to your Cart. Rendered in stunning, haunting detail, with Anita Diamant's keen ear for language and profound compassion for her characters, The Last Days of Dogtown is an extraordinary retelling of a long-forgotten chapter of early American life. The Last Days of Dogtown Anita Diamant Scribner Paperback 288 pages July 2006. Her features and columns How does Diamant use the pack of wild dogs to parallel and/or illustrate important things about the human inhabitants of Dogtown? The Last Days of Dogtown is a Used Trade Paperback available to purchase and shipped from Firefly Bookstore in Kutztown, PA. THE LAST DAYS OF DOGTOWN: A NOVEL By Anita Diamant New York: Scribner, 2005 ISBN # 10:0-7432-2574-0 (paper) 261 pages. —St. This little publication contains a not wholly accurate walking map of the area and some tales about the more vivid characters said to live there long ago. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. THE LAST DAYS OF DOGTOWN is a character study of the people mentioned above and others that will both take you back to a place in time where life was hard, sometimes cruel, often unfair and it make you glad you live when and where you do. By 1828 the village was all but abandoned. Was able to visualise the desolation and deterioration of Dogtown with a varied mix characters and just the right amount of detail. How does the novel’s ending make you feel? Please try again. Comments by Bob Corbett March 2009. This was released by Scribner in 2006. The Last Days of Dogtown is well worth making the trip from town on up to the rocky hillside where Diamant brings her characters to life. Anita Diamant has an extraordinary ability to breathe life into a remote time period. Make sure the tissues are handy! —Boston Magazine, “The book is haunting, partly because of Diamant’s lyrical language and partly because of the townspeople that she creates. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. The story is one of delicate hope and turns out to be a quiet tribute to love’s power. Was able to visualise the desolation and deterioration of Dogtown. Rendered in stunning, haunting detail, with Anita Diamant's keen ear for language and profound compassion for her characters, The Last Days of Dogtown is an extraordinary retelling of a long-forgotten chapter of early American life. Their dramas are soap opera juicy—but much better written.” There was once such a hamlet, set on the high ground at the heart of Cape Ann. Site by AuthorBytes. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Dogtown was a real community on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, populated by the downtrodden in 1800s society--widows, orphans, freed slaves, spinsters, drunks, whores, a witch or two, and, of course, dogs. Louis Post-Dispatch, “Diamant’s tart observations – about human frailty and a landscape where rocks are by far the most reliable crop – are a pleasure to read.” 8 tapes. 11. How does Diamant convey the isolation and imminent demise of Dogtown using imagery? Rendered in stunning, haunting detail, with Anita Diamant’s keen ear for language and profound compassion for her characters, The Last Days of Dogtown is an extraordinary retelling of a long-forgotten chapter of early American life. It was half the distance of walking all the way down the Commons Road and back up Dogtown Road and she wanted to get there early enough To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. . A lovely and moving portrait of society’s outcasts…affirms the essential humanity of its poor and stubborn residents, for whom each day of survival is a victory” (, Dogtown: Death and Enchantment in a New England Ghost Town, Living a Jewish Life, Updated and Revised Edition: Jewish Traditions, Customs, and Values for Today's Families, Jacob the Liar: A Novel―50th Anniversary Edition, The Emigrant: A Journey from Ireland to America (An American Journeys Novel), Goodbye to Budapest: A Novel of the Hungarian Uprising, Beneath the Same Stars: A Novel of the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War, "The book has a compelling, page-turning pull...with spare yet vividly descriptive prose. Anita Diamant’s writing career began in Boston in 1975. The 10-digit ISBN is 0743225740. throws almost too many people at us simultaneously in the opening chapter. 6. You can also check out the author’s website, www.anitadiamant.com, for more on what she has to say about her own books. by Anita Diamant. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. The characters are transformed into beloved (and sometimes hated), familiar friends.” Hardcover, 263 pages. Do some research of your own and see what you can find out about Dogtown and the Cape Ann area. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. This is a work of fiction loosely based on some of the stories--True or not? A historical fiction adventure of the last prophet in Israel. story with the death of Abraham Wharf by his own hand in 1814. With its cast of thoroughly engaging characters, Diamant’s gripping tale is so bittersweet and haunting as to make one weep.” 10. The Last Days of Dogtown. Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2014. With great depth of feeling, Diamant shows us the essential humanity of these quiet, small lives, lived in that harsh, windswept landscape and under that bright sky. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 3. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Last Days of Dogtown: A Novel. Diamant explains in her Author’s Note that, though Dogtown was a real village, her stories are woven from the thinnest of historical threads. New York: Scribner, 2005. $59.75. I HAD HEARD OF IT PRIOR TO BUYING IT AND KNEW IT WAS SOME STORY ABOUT "OUTCASTS" FROM THE MAIN LINE OF SOCIETY WHO HAD POPPED UP SHORTLY AFTER THE PILGRIMS ARRIVE. YOU CAN JUST IMIGINE THE CHATTER: "WE RIDE TO AMERICA ON A SMALL BROKEN DOWN BOAT WITH SOME OF THE OTHER TRULY FAITHFUL. Rendered in stunning, haunting detail, with Anita Diamant's keen ear for language and profound compassion for her characters, The Last Days of Dogtown is an extraordinary retelling of a long-forgotten chapter of early American life.“An excellent novel. “A deeply satisfying novel, populated by people we care about, delineated in spare, elegant prose…Moving, absorbing and engaging.” If you like authentic historical details, tenacious characters, and stories of hope against tyranny, then you’ll love this heart-wrenching novel. jutting into the Atlantic and home to Dogtown Common. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2018, A lovely read from start to finish. The Last Days of Dogtown. THE SEAS WERE IMMENSE, AND WE DREADED THAT WE SHOULD NEVER MAKE LANDFALL. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. As a New Englander and frequent visitor to Cape Ann and Good Harbor Beach, I was greatly looking forward to reading Anita Diamant’s book, The Last Days of Dogtown. —The Seattle Times, “[A] historically detailed story of class struggle, disappointment and long suffering. Read by Kate Nelligan. 2005. Recorded Books. 5. The Last Days of Dogtown is a bittersweet story of the decline of a once thriving town and those who remain as others leave for better jobs, better lives elsewhere. The Last Days of Dogtown – VL44 – page 2 how Dogtown has inspired artists and writers throughout history” said Ronda Faloon, museum director. Dogtown was a real community on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, populated by the downtrodden in 1800s society--widows, orphans, freed slaves, spinsters, drunks, whores, a witch or two, and, of course, dogs. Nearly a decade ago, Diamant found an account of an abandoned rural backwater near the Massachusetts coastline at the turn of the nineteenth century. Will the brutal realities of America destroy her fragile future? The Last Days Of Dogtown (Hardcover) Published September 1st 2005 by Scribner Book Company. In The Last Days of Dogtown, Anita Diamant imagines the end of that dwindling community of misfits – some nasty, some kind – who depended upon each other to survive. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. On pages 195-196, Oliver struggles with a feeling of unease over the suspicion that Cornelius and Judy may have had a love affair. Vinyl; plot notes. Do you think you can identify Diamant’s “style?”. It tells a good story and the characters are well defined, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2018. Learn more at Simon & Schuster. The Last Days of Dogtown: A Novel. The Last Days of Dogtown is set in early 1800s in a tiny town on Cape Ann, a beautiful, rocky peninsula north of Boston. 7. In The Last Days of Dogtown, Diamant paints a vivid and gripping historical setting as she delves into a lost crevice of human drama in 19th-century Massachusetts and renders it with a modern slickness. Learn more about the program. Dogtown was a real community on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, populated by the downtrodden in 1800s society--widows, orphans, freed slaves, spinsters, drunks, whores, a witch or two, and, of course, dogs. No one really knows--that have been passed down through the generations about life in this isolated and much-maligned community. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. On page 20, we learn of the relationship between Cornelius and Judy. Many areas of the country have preserved “Ghost Towns” for tourism purposes-find out if there’s one near enough for your group to visit. is a dying village. by Anita Diamant. Now, in her third novel, she brings to vivid life an early New England world that history has forgotten. Bring in a map and see if you can make out the various locations visited in the novel. IT IS A GOOD READ, BUT HITS LIFE AS IT IS: HEAD ON AND NOT PRETTY. If not, choose any American Ghost Town, then research and discuss its decline and desertion. As a freelance journalist, she contributed to local magazines and newspapers. —Kirkus Reviews, “Anita Diamant gives us a character who doesn’t get from life exactly what she wants but who creates her own happiness, nonetheless. Author (s): Anita Diamant (Goodreads Author) ISBN: 0743225732 (ISBN13: 9780743225731) Edition language: English. Ruth speaks little and reveals less. Why do you think Diamant chose to end the novel with Cornelius’ death, Judy’s departure, and her letter? The last structure in Dogtown was razed in 1845, ending what had once been a thriving community. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Note! Copyright © 2021 Anita Diamant. —Glamour, “Diamant’s fans won’t be surprised to see that she continues to excel at creating memorable charactersŠ But the character that’s the most moving is the dying town itself.” Do you sympathize with... 3. Please try your request again later. Diamant’s descriptive passages are as eloquent as a Congregationalist Šand her theme—that life teems even as it dwindles — has all the more power for its subtle, unsentimental articulation.” Anita Diamant’s writing career began in Boston in 1975. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. If you’ve read The Red Tent, do you see any similarities between that book and The Last Days of Dogtown? Why or why not? You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Inspire a love of reading with Amazon Book Box for Kids. —The Denver Post. You can find signs directing you to its ruins on that rocky fist of coastland, the northernmost boundary of Massachusetts Bay. The characters are 3 dimensional, eliciting feelings of contempt, sadness or admiration for those who are still attempting to make something of their day to day lives. THE LAST DAYS OF DOGTOWN by Anita Diamant ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 13, 2005 A dying Massachusetts town in the early decades of the 19th century forms the evocative backdrop for a richly imagined cast of characters. Why are each “forbidden” and how does their impossibility influence each situation? 4. What can we tell about her through her relationship with Easter, and what is the significance of Ruth’s identifying Easter with Mimba? Judy Rhines lives life fully by embracing every moment and appreciating the uniqueness of others and her own integrity. Discuss the stories of Judy Rhines, Oliver Younger, Sammy Stanley, and Polly Wharf. Very original storyline and gripping. Rendered in stunning, haunting detail, with Anita Diamant's keen ear for language and profound compassion for her characters, The Last Days of Dogtown is an extraordinary retelling of a long-forgotten chapter of early American life. Exhibit A is "The Red Tent," and "The Last Days of Dogtown" is a close runner-up. Chapter One: The Death of Abraham Wharf. Dogtown, a remote village in Massachusetts has embarked upon the end of an era by 1814, the locals fading one by one, claimed by old age and a disinterested society. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Something went wrong. Exhibit A is "The Red Tent," and "The Last Days of Dogtown" is a close runner-up. Among the summaries and analysis available for The Last Days of Dogtown , there is 7 Book Reviews. Print. The Last Days of Dogtown is an elegantly written survey of surprising characters in an exotic landscape, but the purpose of the novel goes beyond displaying a … Discuss how what you’ve learned relates to the human characters in Diamant’s novel. Great array of characters and cried at the end. Will miss it, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2014, Another great read from this author. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. —Washington Post, “Anita Diamant brings an obscure piece of American history to life with great clarity in The Last Days of Dogtown. The author is Anita Diamant. He was removed and taken to a poor house in Gloucester. Set on Cape Ann in the early 1800s, The Last Days of Dogtown is peopled by widows, orphans, spinsters, scoundrels, whores, free Africans, and "witches." Their voices—and the eyes of the dogs, as well—will linger with you for days.” Does the novel feel authentic to you nonetheless? Can you draw some connections between individual canines and people, such as Greyling and Judy Rhines? This is a work of fiction that rests lightly upon the historical record, which is spotty at best when it comes to the village of Dogtown. There are no novel revelations about love, however. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 1. Nearly a decade ago, Diamant found an account of an abandoned rural backwater near the Massachusetts coastline at the turn of the nineteenth century. 8. Discuss what, exactly, Oliver means by “the African question.” Do you think Oliver’s disgust has as much to do with Cornelius’ race as it does with the fact that he once had a boyhood crush on Judy himself? Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Last Days of Dogtown: A Novel - Ebook written by Anita Diamant. I cried at the end and will miss it. Do you sympathize with Cornelius’ fear? The people living there, mostly outcasts, … How does the last generation of Dogtown inhabitants get free? The last resident of Dogtown was a freedman named Cornelius "Black Neil" Finson, who was found in 1830 with his feet frozen living in a cellar-hole. The Last Days of Dogtown - The Last Days of Dogtown audiobook, by Anita Diamant... A magnificent storyteller with vast imaginative range, Anita Diamant gave voice to the silent women of the Old Testament in The Red Tent. LAST DAYS OF DOGTOWN. Diamant explains in her Author’s Note that, though Dogtown was a real village, her stories are woven from the... 2. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2017. What sorts of things do the women of Dogtown do to demonstrate their independence? Unable to add item to List. The Last Days of Dogtown 1. Consider Easter, Ruth, Judy, Molly, and Sally, for example. Like Diamant, see if you can imagine the “last days” of its citizens. Scribner; Reprint edition (July 18, 2006), Tips for writers from bestselling author Anita Diamant, Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2015. Set on Cape Ann in the early 1800s, The Last Days of Dogtown is peopled by widows, orphans, spinsters, scoundrels, whores, free Africans, and "witches". SA This is as rich a work of historical fiction as Diamant's best-seller, The Red Tent; those who love strong … First of all I read it ONLY because of its title. Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2010. Ironically, author Anita Diamant begins her. Dogtown, a real community on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, was populated by the downtrodden in early 1800s. Set on Cape Ann in the early 1800s, The Last Days of Dogtown is peopled by widows, orphans, spinsters, scoundrels, whores, free Africans, and "witches." I REALLY ENJOYED READING THIS NOVEL. Discuss the many “forbidden loves” that occur in The Last Days of Dogtown, such as Cornelius and Judy, and Sally and Molly. She left Ireland to create a new family. I found this novel fascinating on several levels. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). 1-4193-6284-3. A lovely read from start to finish. Both Judy and the haunted New England landscape evoke something of the world of Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter and his Hester Prynne, who also defies convention by following her own passion. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. “An excellent novel. Eventually, the rocky soil and rough terrain defeated that plan and the population moved seaward, where fishing and shipping provided a living. The Last Days of Dogtown vividly brings to life an unforgettable community of eccentrics and misfits - the forgotten people of the New World who live on the fringes of polite society. If there is a The Last Days of Dogtown SparkNotes, Shmoop guide, or Cliff Notes, you can find a link to each study guide below. Please try again. —The Baltimore Sun, “A group of savvy women in early-1800s Massachusetts refuse to live by society’s rules. The Last Days of Dogtown:... MOST OF US PRAYED, STRODE THE DECKS ON THE HELLISH SEAS AND PRAYED; STAYED FOR SHORT WHILES IN THE MISERABLE SMALL CABINS THEY GAVBE US WHICH SMELLED OF NIGHT JUGS AND VOMIT AND WE PRAYED; THE CHASTE AMOUNG US SPLIT INTO GROUPS OF MEN AND WOMEN AND HAD PAYER CIRCLES AFTER EVERY MEAL AND PRAYED; AND AS IN A PRAYER , WE PRAYED FOR THE RIFF RAFF AND RABLE THAT WERE WITH US WHEN THEY WERE TOO BUSY SINNING TO PRAY FOR THEMSELVES. Just before it was was deserted, Dogtown (a pejorative nickname that stuck) was home to widows and spinsters, orphans, and Africans – both enslaved and free; in other words, poor and marginal people whose lives go unrecorded and are forgotten. The Last Days of Dogtown. A great read from start to finish. The discussion of her novel, The Last Days of Dogtown, beautifully complements the Hartley exhibition and offers another perspective on how Dogtown has inspired artists and writers throughout history” said Ronda Faloon, museum director. On page 20, we learn of the relationship between Cornelius and Judy. Famine killed her siblings. Judy Rhines decided to take the footpath through the pasture. Or do you think he unfairly abandoned Judy? When its industry moved elsewhere, those who remained included widows, orphans, freed slaves, spinsters, drunks, whores, a witch or two, and, of course, dogs. Elijah's friends are dead and without a miracle he's next. 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