Author: Pinkham, SteveBrand: Oldtalesofthemainewoods.comEdition: IllustratedBinding: paperbackFormat: illustratedNumber Of Pages: 324Release Date: 09-09-2013Part Number: black & white illustrationsDetails: From his phenomenal collection of over 22,000 articles and stories of the Maine Woods, Steve Pinkham has selected many of the most exciting and old hunting and fishing tales, as well as stories of animal encounters, lumbering, canoe trips, and even a few ghost stories for this book. Ranging from 1849 to 1913, the book covers the Maine Woods from Magalloway to Moosehead, and Mopang to Madawaska. Most people know that Thoreau went to Maine several times, wrote eloquently about his travels and coined the phrase "Maine Woods." Now for the first time the reader will get to read stories by many of the other known and unknown men and women who also travelled to northern Maine and wrote about their experiences or penned fictional stories set in the backwoods. Included are brief biographies and portraits of the known writers. For the many anonymous authors, Pinkham has included appropriate pictures of the region where the story took place and other pertinent information from his vast sources. Visit the website at: www.oldtalesofthemainewoods.com Steve Pinkham grew up in western Maine, hearing old stories of hunting and fishing, and has spent much of his life hiking, paddling and discovering the many wonderful places in the backwoods of Maine. Having spent the past ten years searching for articles and books, following up on clues, and spending a vast amount of hours in libraries and historical societies, he published his first book, Mountains of Maine in 2009. Selecting from his vast collection for this book, he now spends his time writing and publishing articles and books about the Maine Woods from his home in Quincy, Massachusetts.EAN: 9781939166258Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inchesLanguages: English

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Author: John NeffBrand: Appalachian Mountain ClubEdition: First EditionBinding: paperbackFormat: illustratedNumber Of Pages: 384Release Date: 01-06-2006Part Number: new-Nov09usbook-2017-c118310Details: For millennia, Mount Katahdin has loomed over the changing landscape we now call Maine's North Woods, inspiring and challenging people, from the Native Americans whose trade routes rounded its base; to Henry David Thoreau and Governor Percival P. Baxter, who forged new approaches to nature and conservation; to the hundreds of outdoorspeople who enjoy its trails and waterways each year. Superbly researched and written, this new book by Maine historian John Neff draws together rare sources and takes readers on a journey through the mountain's history, legend, and legacy. The narrative retraces the steps of Native Americans, whose spiritual approach to the mountain still resonates today; recounts colonials' first glimpses of the dramatic mountain; and accompanies Thoreau as he soaks up the landscape's majesty. Neff's analysis of the region's development through the advent of railroading and logging, sporting, and trailbuilding illustrates the history of its pathways, including the Appalachian Trail. The voices of today's Native American, conservation, and community members infuse this historical narrative with the life of the people who are intricately connected with the mountain. Neff, an authority on Baxter State Park, gives the reader a unique perspective on Baxter's legacy of protection and conservation. He also explores the mountain's more sinister legacy--that of misadventure and tragedy in the wilderness. Neff's compelling narrative bridges the mountain's past and today's continuing opportunities for conservation and recreation in Maine's spectacular North Woods--a story that will fascinate historians, outdoor enthusiasts, and armchair adventurers alike.EAN: 9781929173624Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0 x 1.1 inchesLanguages: English

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Author: Bischof, LibbyBrand: Globe Pequot PressEdition: First EditionBinding: hardcoverNumber Of Pages: 200Release Date: 15-02-2016Details: Maine has always played a rich and varied role in the art of photography. For hundreds of years, photographers, like other artists, have made their way to Maine to capture the natural beauty and human culture of the state. So, too, have many photographers come from Maine, and many contributions by Mainers have been made to the medium. Maine in Photography is the first comprehensive overview of the history of photography in the state. Providing basic knowledge of the most important people and institutions to have promoted photography, this volume also studies the ways in which photography has informed the understanding of the social and cultural history of Maine. Beginning with the earliest daguerreotype portraits of the 1840s, this history traces the growth of the medium—emphasizing key contributions, such as the Stanley brothers’ invention of the dry plate process—through to the present. Key topics addressed throughout the book include the importance of photography in documenting labor and economic life, the close relationship between photography and the growth of tourism, and the role of Maine photographers in advancing the medium as a fine art form. Published in conjunction with the Maine Photo Project, this is a unique and timely addition to the body of work on the importance of Maine to American art.EAN: 9781608935055Package Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.7 x 0.7 inchesLanguages: English

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Author: Lee, Daniel SheldonBrand: Globe Pequot PressBinding: hardcoverNumber Of Pages: 508Release Date: 15-09-2022Part Number: Refer to Sapnet.Details: The modern lobster boat has evolved slowly over decades to become the craft it is today: seaworthy, strong, fast, and trusted implicitly by the lobstermen and women to get the job done and get them home, each and every time, through the most terrifying--and sometimes life-threatening--conditions that the sea can dish up. “Where do lobster boats come from?” “What is the origin of their design?” “Who builds them?” “How do they work?” The story of the Maine lobster boat needs to be told--before the storied history of this iconic American craft slips away forever into the past, on the heels of what may be the last surviving traditional lobster boat builders. Filled with colorful characters, old maritime tales, and fascinating details, this a definitive look at the origins and lore of Maine's most ubiquitous vessel.EAN: 9781684750047Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.3 inchesLanguages: English

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Author: Hathaway, MargaretBrand: Islandport PressEdition: First EditionBinding: paperbackNumber Of Pages: 288Release Date: 21-06-2022Part Number: RKC2009435913Details: Building on the success of the award-winning Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook, this second volume is a brand new collection of more than 200 family recipes, stories, and photos. The Maine Community Cookbook, Volume 2: 200 More Recipes Celebrating Home Cooking in the Pine Tree State, is filled with dishes and stories from home kitchens in all of Maine’s 16 counties, including recipes from well-known Mainers such as Senator Olympia Snowe, historian Heather Cox Richardson, 101-year-old lobsterwoman Virginia Oliver, James Beard Award-winning Chef Sam Hayward, best-selling author Abdi Nor Iftin, and summer resident and humorist John Hodgman. At the heart of the cookbook are recipes and stories from everyday Maine families. Breaking bread together gives us comfort and strength, in good times and bad. Whether we’re teaching our kids to cook family recipes over Zoom, or gathering together to share them at the table, our food traditions help define who we are, and bring us together as a community. Like the first book, Volume 2 will raise money to aid organizations fighting hunger in the state of Maine, with $2 from each copy sold distributed to non-profits in Maine that fight food insecurity and inequity. The Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook, now in its fifth printing with more than 13,000 copies in print, has raised and distributed more than $20,000 to 30 different organizations fighting hunger in all corners of the state.EAN: 9781952143601Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0 x 0.9 inchesLanguages: English

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Author: Ridlon, AshleeBrand: MajostaBinding: paperbackNumber Of Pages: 48Release Date: 02-02-2024Details: “The sky is dark, it’s getting late. It’s time for bed, Vacation State.” Say See You in the Morning to the places that make Maine unique and loved. A beautiful rhyming bedtime story filled with watercolor illustrations of Maine’s rugged and charming landscapes. Children and adults alike will recognize all their favorite sights and attractions. From Bangor to Portland, from beaches to farms, and from forests to cities, explore all that makes Maine our home in this calming bedtime story. Written by a life-long Mainer and teacher, this book will become a staple in your bedtime routine! See You in the Morning Maine includes Beaches and Lighthouses, Farms, Apples, Blueberries and Potato Harvests, Lobster Fishermen, Acadia National Park, Augusta, Bangor and Portland, Hiking Trails, Lakes, Skiing, Historical Cities, Deep Forests filled with Moose, Deer and White Capped Chickadees, Quaint Seaside Towns and More!EAN: 9798877071148Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.4 x 0.4 inchesLanguages: English

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Author: Bourque, Bruce J.Brand: Bison BooksEdition: paperbackFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: paperbackNumber Of Pages: 388Release Date: 01-09-2004Part Number: Illustrations, mapsDetails: Twelve Thousand Years: American Indians in Maine documents the generations of Native peoples who for twelve millennia have moved through and eventually settled along the rocky coast, rivers, lakes, valleys, and mountains of a region now known as Maine. Arriving first to this area were Paleo-Indian peoples, followed by maritime hunters, more immigrants, then a revival of maritime cultures. Beginning in the sixteenth century, Native peoples in northern New England became tangled in the far-reaching affairs of European explorers and colonists. Twelve Thousand Years reveals how Penobscots, Abenakis, Passamaquoddies, Maliseets, Micmacs, and other Native communities both strategically accommodated and overtly resisted European and American encroachments. Since that time, Native communities in Maine have endured, adapted when necessary, and experienced a political and cultural revitalization in recent decades.EAN: 9780803262317Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.0 x 0.9 inchesLanguages: English

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Author: Jones, RayBrand: Globe Pequot PressEdition: First EditionBinding: paperbackNumber Of Pages: 104Release Date: 01-05-2006Details: With more than forty-five lighthouses still standing, Maine is one of the most lighthouse-rich states in the country. This stunningly illustrated handbook profiles them all and offers complete information for travelers.EAN: 9780762739660Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inchesLanguages: English

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Author: Verde, ThomasBrand: Globe Pequot PressEdition: 2ndFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: paperbackNumber Of Pages: 160Release Date: 16-10-2013Details: Maine has a rich supernatural history and ghost stories from the state are as varied as they are prolific. Freelance writer and reporter Tom Verde first became interested in such eerie occurrences while researching first-hand encounters with ghosts for a series of public radio programs. This book recounts some of the spine-tingling tales he uncovered in his research, including: •The dagger-wielding shade who terrorized a Portland couple •The murdered Indian who revisited Means’s Tavern •Famed diva Lillian Nordica, whose voice still echoes through the Farmington auditorium named in her honor •The hostile spirit who tried to frighten the tenants out of an Orrington house •Even an entire phantom ship, bound eternally for Freeport These are not fictitious creations of literary imagination. People from all walks of life—including many who were positive they would never believe in ghosts—attest to these encounters.EAN: 9781608932429Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inchesLanguages: English

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Author: Charles, RebeccaBrand: William MorrowEdition: 1Binding: paperbackNumber Of Pages: 240Release Date: 28-03-2006Details: Escape to the Maine seashore, an exquisite summer sanctuary where vacations stretch out forever during long, golden days and food is the stuff from which memories are made. The summers that acclaimed chef Rebecca Charles and her family spent swimming in the Atlantic, scouring the beach for shells, and eating shore dinners inspired her to open the famed Greenwich Village restaurant Pearl Oyster Bar. In this heartwarming memoir, Rebecca combines more than seventy of her favorite recipes with captivating family stories. Rebecca's adventurous granduncle Sam Goldsmith first took the family from the sweltering summer streets of Brooklyn to the exclusive seaside resort of Kennebunkport. But it was his sister–in–law Pearle Goldsmith, Pearl Oyster Bar's namesake and an opera singer with the Metropolitan and New York City operas, who fell in love with the rugged coast of Maine. Pearle passed this love on to her daughter, Eleanor, and her granddaughter, Rebecca. Rebecca recounts her family's three–generation love affair with the small Yankee fishing village and shares the recipes that have New Yorkers waiting in line for hours to taste what food writer Ed Levine described as "the best lobster roll I have ever eaten." Rebecca breathes new life into classic beach food. Whether re–creating an old–time clambake or grilling a whole pompano, she imparts the expertise that has made her one of the foremost seafood chefs in the country.EAN: 9780060515836Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.5 inchesLanguages: English

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Brand: Brand: Univ of Maine PrEdition: First EditionFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: paperbackNumber Of Pages: 630Release Date: 01-01-1995Details: Maine: The Pine Tree State surveys the region's rich history from prehistoric times to the early 1990s. Chapter authors are respected scholars in Maine history from the fields of archaeology, anthropology, ethnic studies, and the various subdisciplines of history:?political, cultural, economic, labor, military, maritime.EAN: 9780891010821Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.8 inchesLanguages: English

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Author: Perrow, AngeliBrand: Globe Pequot PressEdition: IllustratedFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: paperbackNumber Of Pages: 30Release Date: 01-01-2000Part Number: IllustratedDetails: Pauline, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, is proud of her pet spaniel because he is helpful and clever and a friend to all. But even Pauline does not realize just how brave and loyal Spot is until the night a terrible blizzard hits and a boat is missing out in the storm. Based on a true story from Maine's maritime history.EAN: 9780892726004Package Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.2 inchesLanguages: English

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