| What's in a Name?: The Story Behind Every Town Name in Maine Contributor(s): McDonald, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1944762787 ISBN-13: 9781944762780 Publisher: Islandport Press OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2023 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Humor | Topic - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Travel | United States - Northeast - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) |
| Physical Information: 192 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Popular Maine storyteller John McDonald describes how every town, city, and plantation in Maine got its name and adds a few stories and tidbits for good measure. From Fryeburg to Frenchboro, Caribou to Kittery, Portland to Passadumkeag, Maine towns often have fascinating stories about why and how they got their name. What's in a Name? will give you wonderful insight, fun facts, and some little-known history about The Pine Tree State. |