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Here, in one volume, is the story of Maine, the northeasternmost State of the Union, tucked away "downeast," as the natives say. The term "downeast" is a sailing term, denoting a direction in which mariners from central ports like Boston would say they were headed. Maine, of course, was part of Massachusetts for more than a century and a half, until finally accepted as a full-fledged state through thr Missouri Compromise of 1820. Yet its history is even older than that of Massachusetts, and "Maine: Downeast and Different" documents its fascinating tale. Written by historian Neil Rolde. 2006 hardcover, 288 pages.
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