A story of Nantucket whaling days
or who simply enjoys a good memoir
It portrays Vanderbilt
restauranteur on East 86th St in NYC
"D.V." 1985 VREELAND, Diana Brooks Brothers A story of Nantucket whalingVREELAND, Diana [258] pp. Vintage Books 1985 7" x 4 1 4" VG A fact checker might have difficulty with this stylized book from the legendary fashion editor. The essence of the truth, however, shines through. Vreeland herself labels it faction, a blend of truth and fiction. And, if truth is stranger than fact, then faction trumps them both, as Vreeland breezes through a miscellany of subjects, including Vogue, India, Paris, New York, blue jeans, London,