New Book Celebrates History of Maine’s Coastline

July 7, 2010 - PRLog -- Maine's more than 3,000 miles of rocky coastline, picturesque islands, sandy beaches, iconic lighthouses, and quintessential New England harbors have lured visitors since the middle of the 19th century.

Driven by her interest in local history, Freeport resident Erika J. Waters helps readers journey along Maine’s coast as their ancestors did many years ago.

In a new book by Arcadia Publishing, over 200 vintage photographs offer fascinating insight into the history of Maine, tourism and America itself.  


Highlights of Kittery to Bar Harbor: Touring Coastal Maine:
•Features never before seen images from 25 different historical societies and individuals, but particularly the archives of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission
•Highlights the years between 1860 and 1960
•Illustrates the importance of steamships, trains, yachts and automobiles on travel in Maine
•Focuses on one area of Maine, this book follows the entire coastline from the New Hampshire border to Campobello Island
•Contains maps from Maine Lighthouses Illustrated Map & Guide and Bella Terra Maps


Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.  

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.