Step back in island time into a time-capsule of Martha’s Vineyard history—the quirky, the gritty, the whimsical, and the hard-to-believe. This collection of stories and unique historical photographs paints a picture of the Vineyard through time. There's more to this New England treasure than postcard perfection! Pick up Martha's Vineyard Tales: From Pirates on Lake Tashmoo to Baxter's Saloon and discover the real stories that make up the island's past. Full of little-known tales and tidbits, surprises await for visitors and Vineyard history enthusiasts alike. "Chris Baer’s entertaining book of island miscellany, Martha’s Vineyard Tales: From Pirates on Lake Tashmoo to Baxter’s Saloon’ (Globe Pequot) gathers a wild mix of people and history, creating a portrait that’s quite a bit weirder and wilder than that usually associated with the picturesque island haven. Baer, who teaches graphic design and photography at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, includes a number of vintage images — of ships, of the interiors of pharmacies and markets, of old-timey characters in Victorian-era garb — and the book holds a number of curiosities and bits of history, pulled from Baer’s column in the Vineyard Times, 'This Was Then.'" — Boston Globe ― The Boston Globe Chris Baer teaches photography and graphic design at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. His beloved Martha’s Vineyard Times historical column, "This Was Then," paints a picture of the past on his home island. Baer finds the most interesting, lesser-known stories to research, write, and share.