| Around Ellsworth and Blue Hill Contributor(s): Shaw, Richard R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738562238 ISBN-13: 9780738562230 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1995 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.5" W x 9.2" (0.60 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Maine - Cultural Region - New England |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Surrounded by rugged mountains and bordered by a beautiful, jagged coastline, the city of Ellsworth and the town of Blue Hill exemplify "Downeast Maine" at its best. Few areas in Maine have retained as much nineteenth-century charm: lighthouses, cottages, gardens, and even a castle enhance the natural beauty of the region, which has always drawn visitors from far and wide. At the same time, Maine traditions of Yankee pride and hard work shine through, with granite quarries and copper mines, as well as busy fishing seasons testifying to the industrious spirit of this coastal people. It is this combination of natural beauty and strength of spirit that has always made the Ellsworth and Blue Hill area one of the most compelling and dynamic regions in all of Maine. |
Contributor Bio(s): Shaw, Richard R.: - Richard Shaw has delved into many local collections to create this wonderful visual history. With images of seascapes and streetscenes, cottages and quarries, and the ordinary and extraordinary people that have given Ellsworth and Blue Hill their distinct identities, this book is a delightful and revealing window on the past that will be enjoyed by resident and visitor alike. |