Along the Damariscotta Contributor(s): Blanchard, Dorothy a. (Compiled by) |
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ISBN: 0738589810 ISBN-13: 9780738589817 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 1995 |
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) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical |
Dewey: 974 |
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
Physical Information: 0.42" H x 6.54" W x 9.25" (0.68 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Maine - Cultural Region - New England |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Since the development of photography in the mid-nineteenth 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 Damariscotta River has always been an important resource to those who have lived and traveled along its shores. From Jefferson at the head of Damariscotta Lake to the bridge at Damariscotta and eventually on to the sea at Christmas Cove, this small but adaptable body of water has fostered a wide range of human activities. The fishing, shipbuilding, and brick-making industries were the first to harvest and harness the river. As these industries eventually declined and word of the scenic beauty and simple charm of the region spread, summer cottages, and camps began to appear along the river's banks. Today, the Damariscotta River region is an evocation of Maine life past and present, and it remains one of the most captivating and extraordinary regions in the Northeast. |
Contributor Bio(s): Blanchard, Dorothy: - Dorothy Blanchard has spent many years exploring and preserving the history of Maine. With this fascinating pictorial history, she has created a trip into the past that will delight resident and tourist alike. |