Download or read book Bygone Bar Harbor written by Earl Brechlin and published by . This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before people began lugging around Kodak Brownie cameras, postcards were a way to document vacation trips. The postcards reprinted here provide a selective history of late -- 19th- through mid -- 20th-century Bar Harbor. The right-hand pages of this innovative book are reproductions of the old postcards, and the left-hand pages, illustrated in the style of the back sides of old cards, provide detailed captions explaining the images.Together, the pictures and text evoke the spirit of the Golden Age of Bar Harbor, with all the accoutrements of the rich and famous "robber barons" who summered there. Included are images of steamships and railroads; the summer homes, or "cottages, " and their gardens; the fabulous grand hotels; people in period dress in leisure pursuits; and the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1947, as well as views of the town and harbor and Acadia National Park.
Download or read book Bygone Coastal Maine written by Earl Brechlin and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the third in Earl Brechlin's series of small books featuring color reproductions of antique postcards. Captions opposite each historic card describe the images, most of which date from 1900 to 1930. The postcards document a variety of interesting locations, including Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Pemaquid, Wiscasset, and several lighthouses.
Download or read book Bygone Backwoods written by Earl Brechlin and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth volume in Earl Brechlin's successful Bygone... series of old-postcard books focuses on how our grandparents and great-grandparents had fun in the outdoors: hiking, canoeing, visiting parks and natural wonders, communing with nature at remote mountain resorts, and roughing it at fishing and hunting camps. In addition, some of these old postcards show the serious business of the backcountry: logging camps, early dams, the rail lines that pierced the wilderness. Short, informative descriptions accompany the 100 antique postcard views, which cover all of New England, from northern Maine to Rhode Island.
Download or read book Summer by the Seaside written by Bryant Franklin Tolles and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2008 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping, richly illustrated architectural study of the large, historic New England coastal resort hotels
Download or read book God Stories written by Jennifer Skiff and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of inspiring stories describing the moment when people received personal proof God exists Have you ever experienced a miracle? A prayer was answered or an accident was averted? For many, these mysterious and inspiring events are proof positive that God exists. This collection of life-changing stories celebrates the breakthrough moments when the hand of a divine power is felt: A doctor opens the chest of a dying heart patient to discover her heart is healed; Marines watch as a fellow soldier in Iraq is hit by a powerful explosion but remains uninjured; a young woman loses her boyfriend on 9/11 and receives a message that brings her peace. Reassuring, hopeful, and unforgettable, these amazing confirmations of divine intervention will lift your spirits and leave you wondering–and even remembering–when your life was touched by a miracle. “A wide range of heavenly touches, everything from quiet hugs to stunning out-of-body experiences.” —Joan Wester Anderson, author of Where Angels Walk and Angels and Wonders “Reading this book is a touching and soul-penetrating experience.” —Mark Victor Hansen, cocreater of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and coauthor of The One Minute Millionaire “A bouquet of inspiring stories...for the believer and nonbeliever alike.” —Julia Cameron, bestselling author of The Artist’s Way
Download or read book A History Lover s Guide to Bar Harbor written by Brian Armstrong and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bar Harbor has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of Maine's most popular destinations. This tour goes beyond the typical travel guide to explore its fascinating historical sites in detail. A trail of existing buildings and monuments provides a backdrop for an unconventional history of places, people and events, with many previously unpublished photographs and untold entertaining stories. Discover the changes wrought by the world wars, the Spanish influenza, Prohibition and the Fire of 1947. Tour the Way Bak Ball, La Rochelle, the Casino and the Wharf. From Bar Harbor's first African American sea captain to the story of the two Miss Shannons, author Brian Armstrong offers a fascinating look into the history behind some of Bar Harbor's most famous landmarks.
Download or read book Ghosts of Acadia written by Marcus LiBrizzi and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following in the tradition of his first collection of ghost stories, Dark Woods, Chill Waters, Marcus LiBrizzi has researched and written a collection of 21 true ghost stories from the Acadia/Mount Desert Island region of Maine. All the stories stand out due to their frightening elements and legendary qualities, combined with historical background and eye-witness accounts. The collection also provides a kind of gothic tour guide, recounting stories in settings that readers can go and visit.
Download or read book Best of Bar Harbor written by Greg Hartford and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the doorstep of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor offers everything from magnificent vistas to a downtown that bustles in summertime and is serenely quiet in winter. In this trim and elegant keepsake, photographer Greg Hartford has captured all the highlights of Bar Harbor, from the harbor itself; to the lively streets and intriguing galleries, eateries and shops; to the surrounding wilderness. His vibrant color images truly deliver the best of Bar Harbor.
Download or read book Bar Harbor written by Francis Marion Crawford and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Virginia Cousin Bar Harbor Tales written by Burton Mrs. Harrison and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-21 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an absorbing work by Mrs. Burton Harrison, an American playwright, and novelist. She tells a story of her and two of her cousins, known as the "Cary Invincibles." The three sewed the first examples of the Confederate Battle Flag. Excerpt "The little story "A Virginia Cousin," here put into print for the first time, is in some sort a tribute offered by a long-exiled child of the South to her native soil. It is also a transcript of certain phases of that life in the metropolis which has been pooh-poohed by some critics as trivially undeserving of a chronicler, but fortunate hitherto in finding a few readers willing to concede as much humanity to the "heroine in satin" as to the "confidante in linen.""
Download or read book Bar Harbor Days written by Mrs. Burton Harrison and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Puritan written by and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hiking Mount Desert Island written by Earl D. Brechlin and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home to Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island boasts some of the best hiking trails in all of the Northeast. In addition to detailed descriptions of each hike and easy to use maps, Brechlin includes trip-planning advice and fascinating tidbits only a Mount Desert insider would know. Long on information, but small enough to be tucked into a day pack, this pocket guide is the perfect companion for a trip to Acadia. Includes a new introduction and updated information on trails and routes.
Download or read book Maine Travel Guide From Portland to Bar Harbor USA eBook written by Baktash Vafaei and published by StateGuides. This book was released on with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to an exhilarating journey through the heart of Maine, from the quaint seaside town of Portland to the awe-inspiring Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Maine, also known as "Vacationland," is a state that charms with its natural beauty, rich history, and fascinating culture. This book takes you on a journey of discovery through Maine to explore the unique facets of this state. From the picturesque lighthouses on the coast to the historic sites that bear witness to Maine's rich past, you'll find a variety of stories and experiences in this book. Maine is known for its culinary delights, art scene, maritime tradition, and stunning wildlife. Maine's islands and majestic forests offer countless opportunities for outdoor adventures, while cultural festivals and events keep you entertained year-round. This trip will also take you to Maine's fascinating ghost stories and legends, as well as the people who make this state a unique and inspiring place. Whether you're a nature lover, art enthusiast, history buff, or adventurer, Maine has something for everyone. This book invites you to join us on a journey to discover the secrets, treasures and inspiring stories of this unique state. Join us on an exciting journey from Portland to Bar Harbor and let yourself be enchanted by Maine in all its splendor and fascination.
Download or read book Lost Bar Harbor written by G. W. Helfrich and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1880s to the end of World War I, the fashionable resort of Bar Harbor attracted thousands of summer visitors with the money and leisure to pursue the simple life on a grand scale. Eighty-six vanished summer palaces are pictured in Lost Bar Harbor. Many never before pu...
Download or read book Down East Schooners and Shipmasters written by Ingrid Grenon and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-18 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing is more iconic of Maine than the image of a majestic vessel, masts raised, gliding through the fog on the dark North Atlantic. From the early days of the search for a Northwest Passage to the quest for the mysterious and illusive Norumbega, the history of Mount Desert Island, Hancock, Bar Harbor and the rest of the Down East area has always traveled on schooners. Now, in the twenty-first century, these ships and their heritage are being preserved, and Mainers are sailing aboard them once again. In this collection, author Ingrid Grenon presents the most important and incredible stories from the decks of Down East's schooners, revealing how these remarkable vessels and Down East Maine are tied together.
