Maine's Greatest Athletes
Maine's Greatest Athletes

Author: Nancy Griffin

Publisher: Down East Books

Published: 2021-03-15

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1608937410

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Mainers are known to be fiercely loyal, to their culture, history, and heritage, and to their favorite hometown sports heroes. Many of these heroes have gone on to have legendary careers on the national stage from Louis Sockalexis, the first Native American to play professional baseball, to Joan Benoit Samuelson, the first woman to win gold in an Olympic marathon. There’s Seth Wescott, Olympic gold medal snowboarder; Joey Gamache, junior lightweight world champion boxer, and "Fly Rod" Crosby, Maine's first Registered Maine Guide. For every household name, there are countless local legends that are just as revered. Journalist Nancy Griffin presents a surprising range of athletes in this collection of short profiles and achievements. You’ll find superstars in everything from baseball and hockey to golf, shooting, and harness racing.

Field & Stream
Field & Stream

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1974-04

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.

How Maine Changed the World
How Maine Changed the World

Author: Nancy Griffin

Publisher: Down East Books

Published: 2017-10-20

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1608936325

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As Down East Books celebrates 50 years of great book publishing, it seems appropriate to reflect upon the contributions Maine has made that have had significant cultural and historical impacts on both the United States and the World. Did you know that the caterpillar tread, common on bulldozers and tanks, originated from the design of Lombard’s steam log hauler; or that the dry plate photographic process was created by the Stanley brothers, who also invented a speed-record setting steam powered car and whose sister, Chansonetta, was a well-known photographer in her own right? Maxim’s machine gun forever changed the practice of warfare. The humble peavey is a simple tool well-known to any forester or lumberjack. The ubiquitous lobster boat, the microwave oven, earmuffs, and Monopoly—all came from the minds of Mainers. This book is a celebration of Maine’s creative ingenuity—from the very large, such as Portland Head Light and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge to the very small, such as the toothpick and the Bean boot.

Up for Grabs
Up for Grabs

Author: Thomas Urquhart

Publisher: Down East Books

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1608936872

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Each year thousands of men and women and families recreate on Maine’s Public Reserved Lands. Most of these visitors know only that the large green areas on the map promise them access to some of the state’s most magnificent places. Very few have any idea how Maine acquired them. Or that, as a conservation success, their acquisition (600,000 acres) rivals the celebrated purchase and gift to Maine people of Baxter State Park (210,000 acres) by Governor Percival Baxter. Maine’s two hundredth anniversary is an appropriate moment to celebrate the largest land conservation triumph in its history. The story of the state’s Public Reserved Lands and how we got them speak to the very essence of Maine’s identity. With dramatic moments and colorful characters, the book weaves its way from 1820 to the present, providing an engaging and informative overview of conservation and preservation in Maine.

Maine
Maine

Author: Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb

Publisher:

Published: 1924

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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Delightful Stories from the Heart of Maine
Delightful Stories from the Heart of Maine

Author: Diana Perkins

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2013-02-28

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 1449770029

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Diana is a creative writer who skillfully entwines biblical truths and principles with interesting stories of everyday living. Since her early childhood, the Bible has been planted in her heart through Bible story books, tapes, and LP records, and the love for telling stories has been nurtured. Within these pages, you will meet characters from various walks of life. Some will bring a smile to your face, and others will give you food for thought. The stories are true, though some names have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals. Whether you prefer lighthearted stories or more serious tales, there are stories that can entertain you. Maine culture is carefully portrayed in the characters that come alive within the pages. Be uplifted and encouraged by stories of people whose faith in God has helped them overcome many difficulties in their lives. Read stories of a visit from an angel, a single moms special Christmas, the cat that is the boss at a garage, Mainers whose wealth is measured by love, and the way a homeless veteran found hope. Each story brings home a spiritual truth that once embraced will bring light to your path and strength for the journey.

The Maine Idea
The Maine Idea

Author: B T Hunter

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0557791855

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A coming of age story about three friends on a camping trip for 2 weeks enjoying the outdoors while having an eye opening experience. The journey begins in New York City and continues for over 1,200 miles through the majestic mountains of New England. Along the way, they encounter fascinating and quirky characters that help shape their experiences as well as their outlook on life. Their travels lead them to a weekend gathering of hippies and outdoorsmen whose personalities carry great significance to the trip. In this brilliant book, you ll find a life filled with an abundance of musical passages and musings of a hopeless romantic. The Main Idea is a literary journey not to be missed.