A History Of Peaks Island And Its People: Also A Short History Of House Island, Portland, Maine (1897) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165891849)

""A History Of Peaks Island And Its People: Also A Short History Of House Island, Portland, Maine"" is a book written by Nathan Goold in 1897. The book is a comprehensive historical account of Peaks Island, a small island located in Casco Bay, Maine, and its people. It explores the island's early settlement and development, including its role as a fishing and farming community. The book also provides insights into the island's social and cultural history, including the growth of tourism and summer cottages. In addition, the book includes a short history of House Island, another island located in Portland, Maine. The author provides a detailed account of the island's early settlement, its role in the American Revolution, and its transformation into a popular summer resort. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Maine, as well as those interested in the history of small island communities. It is written in a clear and engaging style, with numerous illustrations and photographs that bring the history of Peaks Island and House Island to life. Overall, ""A History Of Peaks Island And Its People: Also A Short History Of House Island, Portland, Maine"" is an important work of historical scholarship that provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of two unique Maine islands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Nathan Goold
ISBN-10: 1165891840
ISBN-13: 9781165891849
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d