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.