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The history of the Pine Tree State would be bare but for the contributions of hardy and impassioned individuals generals, governors, settlers and activists whose lives of leadership make up the story of Maine's "hidden history." Author Harry Gratwick creates intimate and detailed portraits of these Mainers, from the controversial missionary Sebastien Râle to Woolwich native William Phips, whose seafaring attacks against French Canada earned him the first governorship of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Gratwick also profiles inventors who "challenged the assumptions of [their] time and place," such as Robert Benjamin Lewis, an African American from Gardiner who patented a hair growth product in the 1830s, and Margaret Knight, a York native who defied nineteenth-century sexism to earn the nickname "the female Edison." Discover four hundred years of Maine's history through the tales of its unique residents, from soprano Lillian Nordica, who left Farmington to become the most glamorous American opera singer of her day, to slugger George "Piano Legs" Gore, the only Mainer to have ever won a Major League batting championship. ... Read more

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State birds, flowers, trees, and animals brought to board book form for the youngest book lovers.

Toddlers will delight in these books filled with rhyming riddles, framed by brightly painted clues that introduce adorable things that make each state so special.

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When twelve-year-old Donn Fendler gets tired of waiting for his father and brothers to join him on the summit of Maine's highest peak, he decides to find his own way back to camp. But Donn doesn't count on a fast-moving fog that obscures the path. He doesn't count on falling down an embankment that hides him from sight. And he doesn't count on taking a turn that leaves him alone to wander aimlessly for nearly two weeks in the empty mountain wilderness.

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Pleased
Hello:I am from Maine, but left in 1959, but still go home from time to time and really enjoyed reading this book.You can see Mt. Katahdin from my old homestead kitchen window.I had seen a write up on this book in a clipping a relative sent to me from Maine and that's why I decided to order it.Thanks!

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I have Met Donn Fendler. Very Humble
This story is a Gripping account of Bravery looking through a child's eye.
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We liked the book.
It was interesting and appropriate for the children.We are religious, and enjoyed how the boy turned to Heavenly Father to help him out of his troubles.

On a mile-high mountain in the wilderness

Mt. Katahdin, at 5268 feet, is the northern terminus of the Appalachian trail and the tallest mountain in Maine. Though it's a much-climbed mountain at the center of the popular Baxter State Park, its wildness and danger should never be underestimated.

In 1939, twelve-year-old Donn Fendler was climbing Katahdin with a party including his father and brother. Reaching the summit with a friend ahead of the main party, he was cold and bored and decided to go back to meet his father. He lost the trail in fog, and spent a grueling nine days in rugged terrain on the north side of Katahdin before finding his way out to a hunting and fishing camp. The press was full of the search for young Donn and his rescue was celebrated with headlines, a parade, and a chance to meet the President of the United States.

Donn credited his Boy Scout training and his faith in God with bringing him through the ordeal. His shoes and then his feet were cut to shreds on the rough stone outcroppings; he was tormented by insects, frightened by a bear, tumbled in an icy river. His "dungarees" were impossible to walk in, once wet, and he lost them. He suffered from cold, hunger, loneliness and hallucinations. Toward the end of his ordeal Donn followed telephone wires and a stream, knowing that both would eventually lead him to what civilization there was in the great woods of Maine. Though he lost 16 pounds and was severely cut and bitten, he made a full recovery.

The boy's story, as told to James Egan, was published later in 1939 and has been a beloved family and school classic in Maine since that time. Fendler himself still visits schools and libraries to tell his story. Generations of Maine children have learned a lesson of courage, faith and will from Lost! on a Mountain in Maine. This audio presentation is engagingly read by another twelve-year-old, Amon Purinton. I recommend this story for family listening or reading.

Linda Bulger, 2008

a book for all ages
This book keeps coming back with each generation. I read this book as a child and both my boys have read it as well. A well written account of a true life adventure providing suspense, adventure and thoughtfulness. A perfect summer read for young people, it's fairly short and they could get through it in an afternoon. ... Read more

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Maine's nationally acclaimed chronicler proves here that "the entire history of North America began in Maine." Long before Columbus sold Isabella his idea of a passage to Cathay, Irish fishermen went ashore in Maine to dry their cod. It's all here in this wild surmising history, from a columnist for the Christian Science Monitor. ... Read more

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From the Penobscots, Passamaquoddies, Puritans and Pilgrims, to the proud people "Down East," "L is for Lobster" is the alphabet book for all Mainers. The ryhmes and text woven through A to Z teach children about the many wonders of this great vacationland. Maine, where "J" is for Jack-in-the-pulpit, M is for Moose, and N is for New England clam chowder. ... Read more

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L is for Lobster is awsome!
I have 2 grandchildren that don't live in the state of Maine.This book talks all about our state with great illustrations.I want my grandchildren to know about where there parents came from as they will have many visits to our great state.

L is for Lobster
Everyone loved this book, it was just perfect for someone learning the alphabet and loves lobsters and all that Maine had to offer

Excellent reading on our Roadtrip
We bought this book for our trip to MaineThe whole family found interesting facts and wonderful pictures.There is text geared to mature people - like even some adults - and, of course, the simple alphabet for the tots.We learned things about Maine we never knew and we've been going there for more than decade.Heck - our relatives who LIVE there grabbed the book.After all - Maine is WAY more than just lobsters.

I'd recommend this children's book to any family interested in learning more about the great State of Maine.We plan on buying others in this series.

Not just another alphabet book
This delightful book will definitely appeal to young children learning their letters, but perhaps even moreso to people of all ages.

Lobster, of course, indicates Maine and so the author takes us through the entire alphabet with animals, places, or ideas associated with that state.On each page is a simple rhyme concerning the word starts with that letter.On the side of the page is more information, perhaps scientific or historical. I learned several things I did not know. The illustrations are not only beautiful, but technically accurate as well.One must really see this book to appreciate it.

Interestingly, at no time does it seem that the author had to reach to come up with a word for any given letter.Quick:what would you think of for the Letter U?Why the University of Maine, naturally -

The University of Maine starts with UHere, students called "Black Bears" dress in blue.A University is a place where big kids goto learn about everything they should know.

This concept could easily be used as a family game while vacationing.It almost makes me wish my children were younger and still traveled with us.

I heartily recommend this book and as a teacher I would like to see something just like it for each state in the Union. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Snow Mountain is a mountain located in Oxford County, Maine, about four miles (7 km) south of the Canada-United States border with Québec. The mountain is sometimes called "Cupsuptic Snow", to distinguish it from another "Snow Mountain" about ten miles (15 km) to the northeast.Snow Mountain is flanked to the north by Kennebago Divide Mountain, and to the south by Twin Mountains and West Kennebago Mountain. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Van Buren is a town on the Saint John River in Aroostook County, Maine, United States; located across from Saint-Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada. The population was 2,631 at the 2000 census. It is named after U.S. President Martin Van Buren. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.0 km²), of which, 34.0 square miles (87.9 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it (3.41%) is water. Van Buren is connected to Saint Leonard, New Brunswick via the Saint Leonard-Van Buren Bridge. ... Read more

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Imagine sailing harbor by harbor from Greenwich, Connecticut to downeast Maine, with views of the coastline and the offshore islands--and the added advantage of having a bird's eye view of tricky harbor entrances, good anchorages, and shallows and hazards. Besides being a tribute to the beauty of the New England coastline, this artfully produced book is a full-color visual guidebook to the secrets of this storied coastline. The low-altitude aerial photos are keyed to section-opening maps for orientation. In addition, there are beautiful ground-level color photos of the coast's famous sites and hidden charms and lively, informative captions. Here is a book to be treasured, whether you choose to explore by boat, on foot, or by car. ... Read more

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Coastal New England
This book is really cool with it's aerial views of the coast line from Connecticut to Maine. It's really good to see what some of the harbors and coast lines look like before you try to venture into them with a boat. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. In 2000, its population was 33,941. Its county seat is Machias. Sometimes referred to as "Sunrise County" because it is the easternmost county in the contiguous United States, and it is often where the rising sun first shines on U.S. soil. Many small seaside communities have small-scale fishing-based economies. Tourism is also important along the county's shoreline, but it is not as important as elsewhere in the state. The blueberry crop plays a major role in the county's economy; nearly 85% of the world's supply of wild blueberries come from Washington County. ... Read more

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Chapters: Lakes of Pays-De-La-Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Maine-Et-Loire, Mayenne, Pays-De-La-Loire Geography Stubs, People From Pays de La Loire, Sarthe, Vendée, Anjou, Poitou, 24 Hours of le Mans, List of 24 Hours of le Mans Winners, le Mans Union Club 72, 1955 le Mans Disaster, Puy Du Fou, Château de Clisson, Château de Blain, Gitane, Couesnon, Nicolas de Montreux, Marais Poitevin, Ernée, Hubert de Beaumont-Au-Maine, Battle of le Mans, Château de Pornic, Peluda, Perche, Roman Catholic Diocese of Laval, Ter Pays de La Loire, Île de Noirmoutier, Cadre Noir, Oudon, Lay, Layon, Semnon, Agglomeration Community of the Saumur Loire Development, Sèvre Nantaise, Verzée, Vaige, Sèvre Niortaise, Vègre, Smagne, Saint-Maur-Sur-Loire, Huisne, Gilles de La Pommeraie, Braye, Lac de Grand-Lieu, Lac D'apremont, Étang Saint-Nicolas, Côte de Lumière, Agglomeration Community of the Laval Agglomeration, Sablé-Sur-Sarthe Hostage Crisis, Maquis de Saffré, Grand-Ouest. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 206. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the world's oldest sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, it is organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and runs on a circuit containing closed public roads that are meant not only to test a car and driver's ability to be quick, but also to last over a 24 hour period. At a time when Grand Prix racing was occurring throughout Europe, Le Mans was envisioned as a different test from motorsports. Instead of focusing on the ability of a car company to build the fastest machines of the time, the 24 Hours Le Mans would instead concentrate on the ability of manufacturers to build sporty yet reliable cars. This wo...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1401596 ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Saco is a city in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 16,822 at the 2000 census. It is home to Ferry Beach State Park, Funtown Splashtown USA, Thornton Academy, as well as General Dynamics Armament Systems (also known by its former name, Saco Defense), a subsidiary of the defense contractor General Dynamics. Saco has two growing business parks and another one under development. Saco sees much tourism during summer months, due to its amusement parks, Ferry Beach State Park, and proximity to Old Orchard Beach. Saco has taken steps to make the city more environmentally friendly. In early 2007 a wind turbine was erected near the water treatment plant at the foot of Front street. Another wind turbine was erected on the top of York Hill in December 2007 to generate power for the new train station for Amtrak's "Downeaster." ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Rumford is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Rumford in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The population was 4,795 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.0 square miles (20.7 km2), of which 7.9 square miles (20.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) (1.38%) is water. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Rumford is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The population was 6,472 at the 2000 census. Rumford is home to both an important paper industry and the Black Mountain of Maine ski resort. Originally called New Pennacook Plantation, the township was granted in 1779 to Timothy Walker, Jr. and associates of Concord, New Hampshire. Both Pennacook and Rumford are former names of Concord, from which many early settlers arrived. The first pioneers, however, were Jonathan Keyes and his son Francis in 1782 from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Incorporated in 1800, Rumford bears the name of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford. The town would later annex land from Peru and Franklin Plantation. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Sagadahoc County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of 2000, the population was 35,214. Its county seat is Bath. In land area, it is the smallest county in Maine.Sagadahoc County is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, Maine, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Sagadahoc County was formerly included in York, and later, in Lincoln County; having been set off from the latter and incorporated in 1854. The exploring company of DeMonts, led by the intrepid Champlain made the first known visit of Europeans to Sagadahoc. Sir William Popham's colony, having erected buildings and constructed a vessel, after a few months' sojourn abandoned their settlement in 1608; but English fishermen and trappers continued to visit the rivers and shores of the County. Capt. John Smith, of Virginia fame, explored the region in 1614 ; and on the map of the country which he displayed to King Charles I of England, that monarch entered the name "Leethe" as a substitute for "Sagadahoc." ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Bangoris a city in and the county seat of Penobscot County, Maine, United States, and the major commercial and cultural center for eastern and northern Maine. It is also the principal city of the Bangor, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses Bangor and all of Penobscot County. As of 2008, Bangor is the third-largest city in Maine, as it has been for more than a century. The population of the city was 31,473 at the 2000 census. The population of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area is over 148,000. The population of the five-county area for which Bangor is the largest market town, distribution center, transportation hub, and media center, is over 325,000 people. Bangor is approximately 30 miles from Penobscot Bay up the Penobscot River at its confluence with the Kenduskeag Stream. It is connected by bridge to the neighboring city of Brewer. Other suburban towns include Orono (home of the University of Maine campus), Hampden, Hermon, Old Town, Glenburn, and Veazie. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles!Black Mountain of Maine is a ski resort in Rumford, Maine which is most famous for its Nordic skiing facilities, and has hosted several national cross-country skiing championships on its 17km of trails. The downhill skiing area was expanded in 2005, and has 20 trails serviced by two chairlifts, a T-bar, and a rope tow. It also has a terrain park with a half-pipe, and a separate snow tubing area. In the summer, there is a swimming pool for children and teens of the Rumford-Mexico area, a day camp, and bike and hiking trails. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Somerville is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 509 at the 2000 census. As of the census of 2000, there were 509 people, 202 households, and 136 families residing in the town. The population density was 23.3 people per square mile (9.0/km²). There were 286 housing units at an average density of 13.1/sq mi (5.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.64% White, 0.20% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population. ... Read more

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Interstate 95 (I-95) is the main highway on the East Coast of the United States, paralleling the Atlantic Ocean from Maine to Florida and serving some of the most populated urban areas in the country, including Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Miami. It is one of the north-south routes of the Interstate Highway System, and replaced older U.S. Highways, mainly U.S. Route 1. The oldest sections of I-95, including several toll roads, predate the Interstate System; the route has yet to be completed in the Pennsylvania-New Jersey area. Construction of the missing connection is scheduled to be completed by the 2010s (tentatively 2014). ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Wales is a town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,322 at the 2000 census. It is included in both the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Metropolitan New England City and Town Area.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 17.1 square miles (44.3 km²), of which, 16.1 square miles (41.8 km²) of it is land and 1.0 square miles (2.5 km²) of it (5.62%) is water. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Waldo is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 733 at the 2000 census.The area was once part of the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land owned by Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo of Boston. It was first settled in 1811 by Henry Davidson, then organized as Waldo Plantation on July 6, 1821. The town was incorporated by the legislature on March 17, 1845, taking the name of its early proprietor. ... Read more