Maine 101 - Softcover

Griffin, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1927097312 ISBN 13: 9781927097311

Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc., 2019

Synopsis

Including topics ranging from the Missouri Compromise and statehood to the Algonquin language and the origins of L. L. Bean, this comprehensive guide showcases the fascinating state of Maine. Inventions created in Maine, such as the doughnut hole and the earmuff, as well as state delicacies—blueberries and maple syrup—are discussed in detail. Profiles of Stephen King, Joan Benoit Samuelson, George Mitchell, and the Wyeth family are also included. Thorough and engaging, this handbook will inspire a greater appreciation of Maine and all this state has to offer.

About this title

About the Author:

Nancy Griffin is the editor of the Gulf of Maine Times, and as a freelance writer, she has written for the Boston Globe, the Free Press, and the Hartford Courant. She also taught workshops in writing, newsletter writing and editing, and desktop publishing for the University of Maine–Augusta. She lives in Thomaston, Maine.

Review:

"A thoughtful repository of facts, opinions, lists, firsts, fiendish crimes and artists . . . superb and utterly enjoyable for one who has reviewed Maine books in this paper since 1975, Maine 101 represents something of a benchmark."  —Portland Press Herald

"This witty, fun book is packed with . . . information that you usually can only get from locals. If you're from Maine, or from away, you'll enjoy this book."  —Working Waterfront

"This little volume is destined to be a classic . . . buy several because not only are they perfect gifts, they will be stolen by any visitor-to-your-home who starts to read a copy."  —Lincoln County News

About this edition

• Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1927097312
• ISBN 13: 9781927097311
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 245