Author: Florence G. ThurstonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freeport (Me.)
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Three Centuries of Freeport, Maine
Author: Florence G. ThurstonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freeport (Me.)
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Three Centuries of Freeport
Author: Florence G. ThurstonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780740474668
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Three Centuries of Freeport, Maine
Author: Florence G. ThurstonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freeport (Me.)
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Three Centuries of Freeport, Maine
Author: Florence G ThurstonPublisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781019357644
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this comprehensive history of Freeport, Maine, Thurston traces the town's development from its earliest days as a colonial settlement to the bustling community it is today. Through archival research and interviews with residents, Thurston captures the essence of life in this quintessential New England town, from the struggles of early pioneers to the challenges and triumphs of contemporary life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Freeport
Author: The Freeport Historical SocietyPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738545073
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
There have always been two Freeports: the image presented to outsiders, and the vital, quirky life enjoyed by residents of this small town in Maine. Once part of ancient North Yarmouth, Freeport was “set off” and incorporated in 1789, making it the sixty-fourth town in what would become Maine in 1820. Photographs have chronicled Freeport's daily life, her changing images, and the milestones of transportation which have pushed her forward. From E.B. Mallet's manufacturing and retail empire to that of L.L. Bean, from South Freeport's shipbuilding and canning industries to the arrival of the summer visitors, there are vivid images which capture both the public and private lives of historic Freeport, and there are photographs of great beauty which chronicle the special character of beloved landscapes.
Two Centuries of Maine Shipbuilding
Author: Nathan LipfertPublisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 1608936821
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
From the moment colonists at Popham launched the first ship constructed in the New World in 1608, Maine has been a shipbuilding powerhouse. Celebrating the bicentennial of Maine, historian Nathan Lipfert, in cooperation with the Maine Maritime Museum explores the rich history of Maine shipbuilding. Though concentrating primarily on shipbuilding activity in the two centuries since statehood, the book begins with pre-1820 activity, including native canoe-making (the oldest known birchbark canoe is in a Maine museum) and colonial-period shipbuilding. Covering the entire coast, this rich visual history focuses on the industry and the vessels produced, highlighting Maine’s national and international importance in shipbuilding over the past two centuries, and its continuing relevance to national security, the fisheries, yachting and harbor craft.
A Ruinous and Unhappy War
Author: James H. EllisPublisher: Algora Publishing
ISBN: 0875866921
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
An entertaining, well-researched study details naval battles and coastal incursions through diaries and regional news articles on the War of 1812. New England was hard hit by the War of 1812 with Great Britain. The war severely injured the maritime and commercial economy and inflamed the difference in interests between the Northeast and the rest of the country, where agriculture was the mainstay. The author has combed sources near and far, bringing to life a drama that was international in scope ? but so local in impact.a"
Modern Maine
Author: Richard A. HebertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Maine
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
Family Life in 17th- and 18th-Century America
Author: James M. VoloPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313024650
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Colonial America comes alive in this depiction of the daily lives of families—mothers, fathers, children, and grandparents. The Volo's examine the role of the family in society and typical family life in 17th- and 18th-century America. Through narrative chapters, aspects of family life are discussed in depth such as maintaining the household, work, entertainment, death and dying, ceremonies and holidays, customs and rites of passage, parenting, education, and widowhood. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the world in which these families lived and how that world affected their lives. Also included are sources for further information and a timeline of historic events. Volumes in the Family Life through History series focus on the day-to-day lives and roles of families throughout history. The roles of all family members are defined and information on daily family life, the role of the family in society, and the ever-changing definition of family are discussed. Discussion of the nuclear family, single parent homes, foster and adoptive families, stepfamilies, and gay and lesbian families are included where appropriate. Topics such as meal planning, homes, entertainment and celebrations are discussed along with larger social issues that originate in the home, such as domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and divorce. Ideal for students and general readers alike, books in this series bring the history of everyday people to life.
Connecting Maine's Capitals by Stagecoach
Author: Leland J. Hanchett, Jr.Publisher: Pine Rim Publishing LLC
ISBN: 0692941355
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
For our third book on stagecoach history, we have chosen the stage routes connecting Maine's three capitals, Boston, Portland and Augusta. Preceding stagecoach travel in the west by at least forty years, travel in the east started in the late 18th century and was in full swing until the railroads took over in the 1840s. Subjects covered include an overview of why Maine's capital moved from Boston to Portland and finally to Augusta; the building of the stage roads; formation of the stage lines; taverns and inns along the way and personal accounts of travel and experiences on the stage routes. Over 100 black and white images coupled with twenty-two color photos provide a unique glimpse into Maine's past.