| Presque Isle, Caribou and New Sweden Contributor(s): Greaves, Jackie H. (Author), Greaves, Stan P. (Author), Sleeper, Frank H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738557153 ISBN-13: 9780738557151 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1994 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Travel | United States - Northeast - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - History | Social History |
| Dewey: 974 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6.53" W x 9.23" (0.71 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Maine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The isolation and harsh environment of Presque Isle, Caribou, and New Sweden have shaped the distinctive character of these communities and are together known as "America's Last Frontier." While these days the first thing people associate Maine with are dreadfully scary happenings in Stephen King novels, the history of the Pine Tree State is nothing less than fascinating. As part of Aroostook County, the largest American county in the nation, the communities of Presque Isle, Caribou, and New Sweden are remarkable for their rich cultural heritage, which not only includes Anglo-Saxons, but French, Native American & First Peoples, and Acadian communities. The social mobility of the frontier went hand-in-hand with a pioneer pride and spirit that remains today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Greaves, Jackie H.: - Jackie H. and Stan P. Greaves and Frank H. Sleeper have selected a fascinating range of photographs to create a journey into the past that will appeal both to those interested in local history and to those who simply enjoy a trip down memory lane. |