New Bedford

I think I remember Erica posting something about going to New Bedford soon for a marathon reading on the docks. While I'm sure I won't go, I would be interested in light of the following:

But in New Bedford, actual cannibals stand chatting at street corners; savages outright; many of whom yet carry on their bones unholy flesh. It makes a stranger stare.

and

But think not that this famous town has only harpooners, cannibals, and bumpkins to show her visitors.

From “The Street” (chapter 6)

I think I've run across a few bumpkins in my day, but I can't remember any harpooners or cannibals.

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