Maine's Casco Bay Islands

Maine's Casco Bay Islands

Author: David Tyler

Publisher: Down East Books

Published: 2007-06-25

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 0892728310

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A general guide for visitors of the Casco Bay islands in Maine and greater Portland, this book includes profiles of the major islands in the bay; features on local history, island geology, and island wildlife; information about mainland departure points and tips on how to get to the islands; and maps of the individual islands profiled in the book.


The Casco Bay Islands

The Casco Bay Islands

Author: Kimberly E. MacIsaac

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9780738536408

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The Casco Bay Islands-romantic, mysterious, a world apart. Native peoples called the bay Auccocisco; their presence is recorded in the shell middens found on the shores of many of the islands. Early explorers, believing there were 352 islands in the bay, called them the Calendar Islands. Visitors from all over the world have flocked to the islands seeking peace and tranquility. The U.S. military, recognizing the strategic location of the islands, has been a presence in times of peace and war. The years 1850-2000 brought constant change. This pictorial history features more than two hundred images that illustrate how the residents of the islands in southern Casco Bay-Peaks, Cushing, House, the Diamonds, Long, Cliff, Chebeague, and Jewell-have adapted to changing times yet have remained rooted in their traditional lifestyle.


The Casco Bay Islands

The Casco Bay Islands

Author: Ruth S. Sargent

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 1995-05

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738597096

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Since the development of photography in the midnineteenth century, the camera has been used as a tool of both discovery and preservation. Photographs bring alive our image of the past, and can open a floodgate of memories and nostalgia or inspire curiosity and a sense of history. The Casco Bay Islands have long been one of Maine s most treasured hideaway places. Connected to Portland and the mainland only by ferry, a trip to the islands is a trip into another world. Fairy-tale Victorian cottages are surrounded by beautiful beaches, boats, and an atmosphere of tranquility. Their separation from the outside world has allowed the islands to preserve their unique identities and rich sense of history in the face of twentieth-century changes."


Guide to Sea Kayaking in Maine

Guide to Sea Kayaking in Maine

Author: Shelley Johnson

Publisher: Globe Pequot

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762707461

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A detailed guide to the forty best sea kayaking destinations along the Maine coast, including maps and alternative routes. The routes range from short, well-protected trips for beginners to more challenging trips designed for experienced kayakers. There is information on accommodations, restaurants, parking, camping, and boat ramps.