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Chester Brigham

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A long-time resident of Goose Cove in Gloucester, MA, Chester Brigham was for many years a consultant/business writer for major corporations. Over the past ten years he has concentrated on researching and writing about the fishing and artistic heritage of Cape Ann. His first book, The Stream I Go A-Fishing In, told the true story of John J. Watson, a local schooner fisherman who first played fiddle tunes to entertain his shipmates on board, then went on to become a concert violinist, musical impresario in New York City, and composer of popular melodies. Next came Gloucester’s Bargain with the Sea, in which Brigham explored how the legendary aura that grew up around the fisheries under sail, combined with the physical attractions of the Cape ...more

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	Phoenix of the Seas 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Phoenix of the Seas: Ernestina-Morrissey: State Ship of Massachusetts 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Stream I Go A-Fishing In really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2003 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gloucester's Bargain with the Sea 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Opposite Tacks 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars