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ISLANDERS ELIZABETH FOSTER Building a spectacular large home on an island in the middle of the lake in Rangeley, Maine is no easy feat . . . especially in the 1800's. Elizabeth Foster takes the reader back in time depicting the hardships and pleasures associated with traveling to , and living in, the "woods" of Maine. The richness of the plants and flowers, and the abundance of wildlife that is special to this region can be seen and touched through the author's words. You will especially enjoy Elizabeth Foster's personal history of the region . . . rides from Farmington to Rangeley on the Narrow Gauge Railway, intimate details of Squire Rangeley and the activities of the inhabitants. Above all, this is an engaging story of the beginning and the ending of a beloved home and lifestyle. The Islanders (soft cover)-- $11.95 |
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POND DWELLERS The People of the Freshwaters of Massachusetts 1620-1676 KELLY SAVAGE "A riveting story of cultures in collision!" Readers with a serious interest in learning the true facts about the New England Native American culture will find this book invaluable. Factual information included in this volume are names of rivers, ponds and trails, information on hunting, fishing, warfare, religion, medicine, and much more. The reader will "enter the world of Firehawk and his people..." hear their stories and ideas, and experience the changes that gave birth to a new nation that in actuality destroyed theirs. The Pond Dwellers (soft cover)-- $13.95 |
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PEMAQUID LOON FROM TEMPLE DONALD McINTIRE The loon is a fascinating bird whose high pitched call can be heard for miles. Though an excellent swimmer, walking on land is next to impossible for a loon. During the summer loons live on Maine's inland lakes and fly to open ocean waters in the winters . The Pemaquid Loon from Temple is a children's story about a young loon who becomes stranded on land. The illustrations of the natural surroundings, the Pemaquid Loon, an adorable rabbit and a large moose that try to help the loon, will bring a smile to y our face. Written in rhyming verse. . . great to read aloud. The Pemaquid Loon from Temple (soft cover)-- $5.95 |
