Maine Books

This book is a delight. Anyone who likes literature and cats will like this book. The audio book version of this is even better.

For anyone interested in studying the history of the Central Massachusetts Railroad that ran from Boston through the Clinton Tunnel and out to Northampton, this is the definitive work on the subject. The entire history of the line from conception to construction to the eventual operation by the Boston and Maine RR is documented in detail. The volume is lavishly illustrated with beautiful clear black and white photos of virtually every station and whistle stop along the line, along with the many locomotives and doodlebugs and RDCs that plied the rails. The book was published in 1975, and 10 years later the Boston and Maine Historical Society published an addendum in their magazine entitled "The Central Mass: 10 years later" which contains valuable errata, and over a dozen more photographs of late operations and accidents in the twilight years. This is a wonderful book, well worth the $100 average price it commands when it is avaiable, and it is rarely seen.

A Century Apart: Maine Then & Now is a gorgeous visual and historic tour of Maine's landscapes and cities. Author Cindy McIntyre was an avid collector of Maine postcards; inspired by the vintage photographs, she sought to compare snapshots of present-day Maine with images past, revealing striking differences and similarities. The text recounts changes in the last hundred years in various Maine towns, while the full-color paintings and photographs often display striking contrasts when placed side by side. A superb souvenir book for Maine vacationers, and a trip down memory lane for longtime Maine residents.

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So happy to have read "A Change of Pace." Read and reread. The poems sparkle with light reflected from everyday landscapes. There is the squinty glare of a Provincetown beach, the stark florescence of hospital corridors, the red hot glow of fire-bellied frog . Gently strung together, Scudder's lights illuminate these scenes with great tenderness and humor. Looking forward to her next collection.

This book is really cool with it's aerial views of the coast line from Connecticut to Maine. It's really good to see what some of the harbors and coast lines look like before you try to venture into them with a boat.

Our family loves to dine at the shore and this book brings back all those memories. I love the illustrations and have tried 6 or 7 great recipes from it.

This is the most palatable book of history you will find. It's not just a text book with names,dates, and places. That is there, but,the author uses his skills of storytelling, scholorship, creativity,as well as his vast knowledge of the area, and extensive experience sailing along the New England Coast, to painlessly educate,inform, and actually make you feel as if you were right there as Maines maratime history unfolds. You will be taken from Mains earliest "discovery", to present day Maine. You will experience early European sailors and settelers, coastal natives, there interactions. Modern day commercial shipbuilding, past and present fisheries problems, small yacht builders using various building methods,tourism,etc. It's all covered, and done at a pace that keeps you completly interested and wanting to keep turning pages. You will find your self having a most enjoyable time with this book.

Not only does this gem contain many wonderful recipies, it also has fun facts about NE sprinkled around the pages. Many recipies include cranberries, squash and seafood found in New England. It's spiral-bound and easily cleaned off it something splashes on it. I've made recipies from here (especially the stuffing) to rave reviews. I've also given it as a shower gift.

Line illustrations of lighthouses, seashores, rolling meadows and New England scenes enhance Coastal New England Summertime Cooking, a superbly presented collection of recipes for summertime meals and treats. From Asparagus and Pine Nut Salad; Brandied Shrimp Scampi; and Layered Lobster Provencal; to Herbed Cauliflower; Chocolate Boston Cream Pie; and Fresh Lemonade Syrup, Coastal New England Summertime Cooking will prove a much appreciated and welcome culinary reference for delicious and nutritious meal time planning.