Plum Island (Massachusetts)
Coordinates: 42°47′55″N 70°48′40″W / 42.79861°N 70.81111°W / 42.79861; -70.81111
Plum Island, Massachusetts is an island located off the northeast coast of Massachusetts, north of Cape Ann. It is a barrier island approximately 11 miles (18 km) in length. It got its name because Native Americans loved to eat plums there.
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“bees
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—Charles Olson (1910–1970)
“We approached the Indian Island through the narrow strait called “Cook.” He said, “I ‘xpect we take in some water there, river so high,—never see it so high at this season. Very rough water there, but short; swamp steamboat once. Don’t paddle till I tell you, then you paddle right along.” It was a very short rapid. When we were in the midst of it he shouted “paddle,” and we shot through without taking in a drop.”
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