Maine 101 by Nancy Griffin
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.
Nancy Griffin has been a freelance writer for more than 20 years, writing for newspapers, magazines and trade publications. Before that, she was a newspaper and wire service reporter and editor. Nancy is the author of several books, including Maine 101 (7,715) and Makin' Whoopies (28, 255). She lives in Thomaston, Maine. Dan Tobyne has been involved in photography for more than forty years. He is an artist member of the Marblehead Arts Association and a member of the Griffin Museum of Photography. His work is featured in several books, including Thoreau's Maine Woods and Scenic Maine Road Trips.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781927097311 |
| ISBN 10 | 1927097312 |
| Title | Maine 101 |
| Author | Nancy Griffin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc. |
| Year published | 2013-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 252 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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