A History Of Swan's Island, Maine (1898) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164736417)

A History of Swan's Island, Maine is a book written by Herman Wesley Small in 1898 that provides a comprehensive account of the history of Swan's Island, a small island located off the coast of Maine. The book covers the island's early settlement by the English in the 1700s, its role in the American Revolution, and its development as a fishing and shipbuilding community in the 1800s. The author draws on a variety of sources, including historical documents, personal accounts, and local folklore, to provide a vivid and detailed portrait of life on the island throughout its history. He also includes information on the island's geography, natural resources, and wildlife, as well as its cultural traditions and customs. Overall, A History of Swan's Island, Maine is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Maine, the American Revolution, or the development of coastal communities in the United States. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who lived and worked on Swan's Island, and their contributions to the history of the region.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: Herman Wesley Small
ISBN-10: 1164736418
ISBN-13: 9781164736417
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d