Found insideThe Field House is a book about beauty—beauty in Maine island landscapes, in friendship, love, and heartbreak; beauty hidden beneath a woman’s woefully unbeautiful exterior; beauty in a rare, delightful spirit that still whispers from ... Found insideFollows a group of six kids stranded on a deserted island as they embark on a quest for survival that tests their limits. 6 Kids. 1 Shipwreck. 1 Desert Island. The official book of Maine's treasured and New England's only national park, on the occasion of the park's centennial. Written by Dr. Dianna Emory, a retired licensed clinical mental health counselor, Bonding with Nature, helps the reader maintain the critical connection to the natural world throughout life--even when aging, life stressors, or ... Brimming with humour, eccentricity and hard-earned wisdom, The Millionaire Castaway will give you a whole new view on life. Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Award Honor recipient Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White’s personal letters, photos, and family ephemera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon. Death in Acadia gathers the stories of fatalities that have occurred in the park, from falls to exposure to cardiac arrest--even getting swept out to sea--and presents dozens of misadventures. True stories from generations of women with salt in their veins and savagery in their soul. Dive into the gritty lives of females in the commercial fishing industry, who hunt their prey on the dangerous seas, off the coast of Maine. An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and high school students. Found insideMany of the images in this book are drawn from the extensive photograph collection of the Wild Gardens of Acadia. Wild! Weird! Wonderful! Maine. celebrates more than 300 of the natural wonders, characters, inventors, historical firsts, legends, and landmarks, that give the state its zest. Found insideThis view of the region through the works of talented artists grants a new perspective to our collective appreciation of this unique convergence of land and sea. Long on information, but small enough to be tucked into a day pack, this pocket guide is the perfect companion for a trip to Acadia. Includes a new introduction and updated information on trails and routes. Records the courage and self-reliance of an Indian girl who lived alone for eighteen years on an isolated island off the California coast when her tribe emigrated and she was left behind. Packed with colorful anecdotes about seaside life and brimming with more than seventy-five delicious recipes ranging from Penobscot Bay Clam Dip and Point Lookout Lobster Salad to Fishermen's Beef with Guinness, Down East Crab Cakes, and ... In Downeast, Gigi Georges follows five girls as they come of age in one of the most challenging and geographically isolated regions on the Eastern seaboard. Frankie’s Place is the tale of a summer cottage and the story that unfolds under its roof. Murderers, thieves, cheaters and scammers have all made their mark on the tiny towns of Mount Desert. This book will take the reader on a tour of the misadventures and misfortunes that punctuate the island's wealthy and privileged past. Hauling by Hand tells the remarkable story of Frenchboro, Long Island, which sits eight miles off the coast, making it one of the state's most remote outposts. Found insideThis book fills an important niche for the birdwatching community by offering comprehensive entries detailing the best locations for finding birds throughout the state for enthusiasts of all levels of skill and interest. Sen. Angus S. King Jr.--whether hosting a bipartisan barbecue as a U.S. Senator, traveling the country in his RV, riding the back roads of Maine on his Harley, or waxing poetically about his civil war hero Joshua Chamberlain--prides himself ... Discover a surprising collection of historical stories focusing on Swan's Island in Maine. A couple set out on a bold and vigorous quest for independence and a more essential way of life on a Maine island Maine photographer Sarah C. Butler provides an insider's look at the local people and landscapes of Northeast Harbor, Maine. Ellen Dohmen and her husband live year-round in Bar Harbor at the edge of Acadia National Park, where Ellen has been a volunteer helping to maintain trails for the past fifteen years. In her debut collection The Fool Sings, poet Weslea Sidon bevels the sharp edges of love and loss with compassion and wit. These concise and honest poems reveal the great impact of small moments in a life well observed. Begun with just fifty dollars in the pocket of Wayne Dale Matthysse, a former Marine Corps medic in Vietnam, Wat Opot, a temple complex nestled among Cambodia’s verdant rice paddies, was once a haunted scrubland that became a place of ... Jeremiah Hacker (1801-1895) was a radical journalist in Portland, ME, publishing The Pleasure Boat, Maine's most controversial newspaper. Found insideONE OF THE “BEST WOMEN’S FICTION OF 2019 (SO FAR)”—MARIE CLAIRE ONE OF THE “61 BOOKS WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO READING IN 2019”—THE HUFFINGTON POST ONE OF THE “16 FICTION RELEASES TO WATCH FOR”—WASHINGTON INDEPENDENT ... In 1743, thirteen-year-old Marguerite Ledoux travels to Maine as the indentured servant of a family that regards her as little better than the Indians that threaten them, but her strength, quick thinking and courage surprise them all. Schoodic Point, the nearly three and a half square miles of Acadia National Park on the mainland, seems almost timeless and unchanging. This work will appeal to general and scholarly readers who care about the philanthropic roots of land conservation, those interested in what has been celebrated as "America's Best Idea," and above all, those who know and love Acadia ... An illustrated biography of the ornithologist James Bond, the author of the book Birds of the West Indies and the namesake of Ian Fleming's fictional British spy. A coloring book. All images are of Acadia National Park on Mt Desert Island Maine.ages 12 - up Working the Sea is the story of a Maine fisherman's life, a collection of memories and teachings from a master storyteller. Found inside“Romantic, urgent, valuable and appealing as hell.” —Andrew McCarthy, New York Times Book Review Writer Porter Fox spent three years exploring 4,000 miles of the border between Maine and Washington, traveling by canoe, freighter, car, ... It is also the story of a very special place, where an ordinary day can turn into an extraordinary adventure. In this book, readers will be transported back in time to the Golden Age of Acadia, Mount Desert Island, and Bar Harbor, when the Rockefellers strolled the streets and carriage roads were actually used for carriages. Through this series of interconnected essays, Brechlin recounts the annual canoe trips to the North Maine Woods he has made with a small group of friends, closing with the death of his twin brother and the group’s last trip to spread his ... Found insideAn invaluable correction of a great historical injustice, The Ghosts of Gold Mountain returns these “silent spikes” to their rightful place in our national saga. “The lived experience of the Railroad Chinese has long been elusive . ‘The Mysterious Island' - one of the most famous in the world literature novels written by the famous French writer Jules Verne. But what happens when twins are separated, especially by death? In this book, Woodward suggests that the highly significant attachment that twins make with each other may begin, for many, before birth. Found inside – Page iWritten by the late Peter Vickery in cooperation with a team of leading ornithologists, this guide offers a detailed look at the state’s dynamic avifauna—from the Wild Turkey to the Arctic Tern—with information on migration patterns ... Found insideHis boat was found halfway up the west shore wedged between rocks with the propeller stuck in gravel. Collected here are some the most gripping accounts in park history of these unfortunate events caused by natural forces or human folly. This work shows Frick as a person of substance in her own right, and paints a portrait of both women that is at once intimate and scrupulously documented. Updated information on trails and routes a very special Place, where an ordinary day can turn an! 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