Hidden History of Midcoast Maine

Hidden History of Midcoast Maine

From the Age of Discovery and the earliest settlement of America, Midcoast Maine has played surprising roles in America's history. Europeans might not have survived in the New World without the Kennebec beaver trade, the lessons of the Popham Colony and the friendships Maine's first settlers built. Experience the storied survival of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's military grandfather in precarious Revolutionary Maine and meet resilient, creative, noteworthy and notorious Midcoasters. Pat Higgins recounts Puritan power plays, the sea fight between the Boxer" and the "Enterprise," duels, U-boats and much more. Discover the fascinating and quirky bits of history that have remained hidden along the rocky coast from Portland to Acadia--until now.."
Country USA
Brand The History Press
Manufacturer The History Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781626193659
ReleaseDate 2014-02-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781626193659

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