An island and town off the coast of Massachusetts, famous for its whaling history and summer tourism.
From Wampanoag 'Natocke' meaning 'far away land' or 'sandy, sterile soil tempting no one'. The name was adapted by English colonists in the 17th century to describe this remote Atlantic island.
Nantucket was once the whaling capital of the world in the 19th century, and today it's so exclusive that a simple cottage can cost millions - quite a transformation from its humble beginnings as 'land that tempts no one'!
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