It is amazing the changes that a hundred years make. Look sheep! In all seriousness, on Nantucket the soils close to the ocean were too thin to support crops and was used for forage. Wool was an important resource for residents of the area, especially for fishermen because of its ability to retain heat even when wet. Behind Sankaty Lighthouse you can see some of the farm houses in the distance.
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