Maine 101

Including topics ranging from the Missouri Compromise and statehood to the Algonquin language and the origins of L L Bean, this comprehensive guide showcases the fascinating state of Maine. Inventions created in Maine, such as the doughnut hole and the earmuff, as well as state delicacies -- blueber [...]
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Including topics ranging from the Missouri Compromise and statehood to the Algonquin language and the origins of L L Bean, this comprehensive guide showcases the fascinating state of Maine. Inventions created in Maine, such as the doughnut hole and the earmuff, as well as state delicacies -- blueberries and maple syrup -- are discussed in detail. Profiles of Stephen King, Joan Benoit Samuelson, George Mitchell, and the Wyeth family are also included. Thorough and engaging, this handbook will inspire a greater appreciation of Maine and all this state has to offer.