It Happened Up in Maine
Author | : Benjamin C. Cole |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 1980-01-01 |
Genre | : Maine |
ISBN | : 9780941238021 |
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Author | : Benjamin C. Cole |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 1980-01-01 |
Genre | : Maine |
ISBN | : 9780941238021 |
Author | : Joseph Owen |
Publisher | : Islandport Press |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 2021-08-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781952143168 |
Since achieving statehood in 1820, Maine has developed into a sometimes mythical vacationland of moose and lobsters and lighthouses set against breathtaking vistas and endless natural beauty. But the state's history is more real than postcards; replete with tragedy and triumph, and boasting powerful politicians, brilliant inventors, successful athletes, and talented creative professionals. Although a small state, it has often touched the world in an outsized way, from the heroics of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Little Round Top during the Civil War to the inspiration and sadness of young Samantha Smith during the Cold War. Along the way, Margaret Chase Smith has inspired, Stephen King has scared, and the Ice Storm challenged. This fascinating book from Joseph Owen, a long-time newspaperman, chronicles day-by-day, from January 1 to December 31, the highlights and lowlights, the famous and infamous, and the big and small of everyday life in Maine. Perfect for history buffs, lovers of Maine, and those looking to learn more about the state during its bicentennial.
Author | : Gail Underwood Parker |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 179 |
Release | : 2013-06-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0762795786 |
It Happened in Maine takes readers on a rollicking, behind-the-scenes look at some of the characters and episodes from the Pine Tree State's storied past. Including both famous tales, and famous names--and little-known heroes, heroines, and happenings.
Author | : Gail Underwood Parker |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2013-06-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0762795794 |
It Happened in Maine takes readers on a rollicking, behind-the-scenes look at some of the characters and episodes from the Pine Tree State's storied past. Including both famous tales, and famous names--and little-known heroes, heroines, and happenings.
Author | : Joseph K. Loughlin |
Publisher | : UPNE |
Total Pages | : 350 |
Release | : 2011-07-28 |
Genre | : True Crime |
ISBN | : 1611682282 |
A fascinating, first-hand account of a murder investigation in a rural state
Author | : Annette Jackson |
Publisher | : Pickle Partners Publishing |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 2016-10-27 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1787202232 |
My Life in the Maine Woods recounts Annette Jackson’s North Woods experiences during the 1930s when she, her husband and their children lived in a small cabin on the shore of Umsaskis Lake. Jackson, an avid sportswoman and nature lover, writes of hunting, fishing, campfire cooking, and the sounds of the wilderness through the seasons. She visits trappers and woodsmen, and tells what it’s like to sleep on a bed of pine boughs under the stars that shine on the legendary Allagash.
Author | : Michael Finkel |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2018-01-30 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1101911530 |
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own. “A meditation on solitude, wildness and survival.” —The Wall Street Journal In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothing, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life—why did he leave? what did he learn?—as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.