Legendary Locals Of Bangor
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Legendary Locals Of Bangor
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Author : Richard R. Shaw
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2015-06-08
Legendary Locals Of Bangor written by Richard R. Shaw and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-08 with Photography categories.
Since its settlement in 1769, Bangor's greatest resource has been its people. Long before 1834, when the town on the Penobscot became a city, future legends were born who transformed it into a world-class community. Hannibal Hamlin served as Abraham Lincoln's first vice president. Timber tycoon Sam Hersey financed urban development while less affluent folk such as Molly Molasses also made their mark. When philanthropists Stephen and Tabitha King are not writing best-selling novels, they are spreading their wealth throughout the community. Bangor's melting pot includes the Italian Baldacci family and the Jewish baker Reuben Cohen, who, with his wife Clara, raised their son Bill, a US senator and defense secretary. More infamous but equally legendary is brothel keeper Fanny Jones. Paul Bunyan earned a statue on Main Street. Airport troop greeters Kay Lebowitz and Bill Knight round out the list of notables. They are all jewels in Bangor's crown, and each in their own way is a bona fide legend.
Legendary Locals Of Bay City
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Author : Ron Bloomfield
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012
Legendary Locals Of Bay City written by Ron Bloomfield and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Who would have thought a city would one day stand where there was nothing but swamp, with long grass--where there was scarcely an opening in the woods, and in which the wolves made plenty of howling. This observation was made by Leon Trombley, one of the first to try to settle in this part of the Michigan "frontier" in the early 1800s. His nephews, Mader and Joseph, would soon follow and ultimately become noted among the area's first permanent residents. The residents of Bay City have always aspired to be legendary, whether by design, accident, or sheer determination. Annie Edson Taylor, the area schoolteacher turned daredevil who would ride her Bay City-built barrel over Niagara Falls (and survive!), is only one among a large group of local legends that includes Olympic champions, community leaders, artists, musicians, scholars, philosophers, and historians.
Legendary Locals Of Marana Oro Valley And Catalina
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Author : Barbara Marriott
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012
Legendary Locals Of Marana Oro Valley And Catalina written by Barbara Marriott and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In Legendary locals of Marana, Oro Valley, and Catalina, readers will discover the historical riches, courage, and determination of the western spirit that shaped the state and the country.
Legendary Locals Of Bend
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Author : Les Joslin
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2016
Legendary Locals Of Bend written by Les Joslin and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A fascinating mix of local legends who could be characterized as "the right people, in the right place, at the right time" arrived in Central Oregon during the past century and a half to make Bend the fascinating city it has become. Some of these people--explorer John Charles Fremont, publisher George Palmer Putnam, economist William A. Niskanen, and "World's Greatest Athlete" Ashton Eaton among them--gained national prominence and even global stature. Others were and are more ordinary people who have done and continue to do extraordinary things in an extraordinary place, a small but singular city of some 80,000 souls astride the Deschutes River at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range.
Legendary Locals Of Androscoggin County
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Author : Maxwell Mogensen
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2013
Legendary Locals Of Androscoggin County written by Maxwell Mogensen and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In as much as it has endowed the region with a rich heritage, plentiful stories, and a host of colorful characters, history has been kind to Androscoggin County. But history can also be dark and uncanny, as when Francis E. Stanley, a Lewiston resident and inventor of an early steam-powered vehicle, died in an automobile accident. It can be eerie, like when his twin brother opened an enormous hotel--now purportedly home to his ghost--that became the inspiration for Stephen King's novel The Shining. These twists of fate begin to unravel the tale of Androscoggin County's legendary locals. Some, like Benjamin Bates and Edward Little, are remembered for the institutions they helped create. Others raised the hopes and spirits of their neighbors, like Joey Gamache, who won two boxing world titles in the early 1990s. Still others are remembered for the subtler ways they affected change, like Rita Dube, who saved Lewiston's St. Mary's Church from demolition and helped create the Franco-American Heritage Center. Some notable residents ascended to the highest offices of government, others to national fame, but many are remembered for the significant ways they shaped their communities, and Androscoggin County, from within.
Legendary Locals Of St Joseph And Benton Harbor
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Author : Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos PhD
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2017-04-03
Legendary Locals Of St Joseph And Benton Harbor written by Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos PhD and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-03 with Photography categories.
A cast of characters tumbles out of the pages of this book, beginning with the courageous settlers who tamed the wilderness. By the 1890s, dynamic denizens of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor harvested fruit, established factories, and opened tourist attractions. Drake and Wallace’s Silver Beach Amusement Park, with its roller coaster, fun house, and Lake Michigan beach, attracted visitors from Chicago. So did the curative mineral waters. Al Capone took “the baths,” despite their stinking like rotten eggs. The Israelite House of David, a Christian sect founded by Benjamin and Mary Purnell, welcomed summer visitors to their amusement park. Despite an infamous scandal and trial involving Benjamin, the House of David thrived for decades. The cities spawned inventors like Augustus Herring, who flew an airplane five years before the Wright brothers; Emory Upton, who developed an electric-powered washing machine manufactured by a company now known as Whirlpool; and Walter Miller, inventor of a record-changing machine manufactured by V-M. By the 1980s, manufacturing in the area had declined, and the cities suffered. Present-day entrepreneurs, artists, and community activists have jump-started their return to vitality.
Bangor Life
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Author : Don C. Patterson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Bangor Life written by Don C. Patterson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Bangor (Northern Ireland) categories.
Moon Maine
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Author : Hilary Nangle
language : en
Publisher: Moon Travel
Release Date : 2017-07-18
Moon Maine written by Hilary Nangle and has been published by Moon Travel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-18 with Travel categories.
Discover Maine with Moon Travel Guides! Explore the best of Maine's spruce-studded mountains, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character with Moon Maine. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries for any budget and timeline, whether you're craving fall foliage, winter sports, spring markets, or summer beaches, ranging from a ten-day road trip through the whole state, to a week exploring the coast Detailed maps and handy reference photos throughout Curated advice for history buffs, foodies, beach-goers, outdoor adventurers, and more Must-see attractions and off-beat ideas for making the most of your trip: Hike or bike through lush timberland forests, ski the slopes at Sugarloaf, or canoe down the Allagash. Sample wild blueberries, farmstead cheeses, and preserves from roadside farmers markets, find the best beachfront lobster shack, or mingle with locals over a "chowdah suppah." Discover maritime history in a traditional fishing village, or hit the galleries, museums, and performing arts centers in Portland. Watch the boats sway in a quiet harbor, unwind on a sandy pocket beach, or immerse yourself in the secluded wilderness of Acadia National Park Honest advice from Maine native Hilary Nangle on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from luxury hotels and historic inns to budget campgrounds Recommendations for getting there and getting around by plane, car, train, or bus Thorough background on the culture, environment, wildlife, and history With Moon's local insight, diverse activities, and expert tips on experiencing the best of Maine, you can plan your trip your way! Hitting the road? Try Moon New England Road Trip. If you're headed north, try Moon Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island or Moon Montréal & Québec City.
Maine Off The Beaten Path
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Author : Tom Seymour
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-03-15
Maine Off The Beaten Path written by Tom Seymour and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-15 with Travel categories.
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Maine Off the Beaten Path show you the Pine Tree State you never knew existed. Spend an afternoon rummaging through “furniture, books, plunder, tools, something for all” at Elmer’s Barn north of Wiscasset. Visit the Cole Land Transportation Museum near Bangor—an eclectic collection of antique vehicles, from tractors to buckboards to sleds. Experience life in an 18th-century logging community at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Maine At War
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Author : Brian Swartz
language : en
Publisher: Maine Origins Publications
Release Date : 2019-05
Maine At War written by Brian Swartz and has been published by Maine Origins Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05 with categories.
The first of three volumes of the state of Maine's involvement in the American Civil War. Author, historian, and writer Brian F. Swartz has poured years of deep research into books, military reports, and handwritten letters from soldiers to create an engaging, inspiring, and astounding look into the first third of Maine in the Civil War.