Down East Books: 419 books

Cover of The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
by William Cullina, Barbara Hill Freeman, D E. D Freeman
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012

Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the Maine Botanical Gardens, and honoring the sixteen years of planning and construction that went into them, this book is an inspiring tribute to thisparadise on the Maine coast. Bursting with vivid color photographs, information about the Gardens, and a pinch...
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Moser

Legacy in Wood

by Thomas F. Moser, Donna McNeil
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2015

Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers has set the standard for fine woodworking and meticulously hand-crafted furniture for more than forty years. In this modern age of inexpensive mass production, Moser furniture stands out because every piece is hand-made by a master craftsman (or woman). Generally minimalist...
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Saratoga in Bloom

150 Years of Glorious Gardens

by Janet Loughrey
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2010

Saratoga Springs is colorful not only culturally and historically, but also literally. Come spring and summer the historic resort town is filled with lush plantings in the public parks, around private homes from the grandest to the most modest, at the Saratoga Race Course grounds and the Skidmore...
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Maine's Most Scenic Roads

25 Routes off the Beaten Path

by John Gibson
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2011

Tucked away among Maine's blue highways are stretches of road that are scenic, beautiful, and a joy to discover. In this fully updated edition of Maine's Most Scenic Roads you'll find trips that are close by, or just far enough away to fit whatever kind of escape you're looking for. Tune up the car,...
Cover of Family Friendly Hikes in Maine
by Aislinn Sarnacki
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017

The vast majority of visitors to Maine are not rugged outdoors types looking for adventure. Yet many of these people still want to enjoy a nice walk or short hike with their kids or parents. In this collection of hikes, Bangor Daily News outdoors reporter Aislinn Sarnacki presents dozens of hikes around...
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Joshua L. Chamberlain

A Concise Biography of the Iconic Hero

by Thomas A. Desjardin
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2014

Joshua Chamberlain is arguably the most well known figure in Maine history and this highly accessible biography provides a brief look at his life. Covering his early years to his time as a student at Bowdoin, the primary emphasis in on Chamberlain's military career and his heroic actions during the...
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by Earl D. Brechlin
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012

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,...
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Moxie

Maine in a Bottle

by Jim Baumer
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012

In this compendium of all things Moxie, Maine author Jim Baumer shows us why this soft drink has garnered such a loyal and vocal following. Through history, photos, festivals, and more, Moxie: Maine in a Bottle will make you feel like you have Moxie too! Representing old-fashioned values and a sense of community, Moxie is a heaping slice of Americana delivered Maine-style.
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Wild Maine

Discoveries of a Wildlife Photographer

by Bill Silliker Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2004

Wild Maine is not only a book of outstanding images of wild mammals and birds from around the state, but it is also a collection of anecdotes and amusing stories about photographer Bill Silliker's interactions with wildlife. Includes interesting facts and observations about the behavior of the species that Silliker photographed.
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Return to Moose River

In Search of the Spirit of the Great North Woods

by Earl Brechlin
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2018

Someone once asked me how much I charge to guide people into the woods. “That’s free,” I explained. “Anyone can get themselves into the woods. You pay me to get you out.” Can anyone really know the northern forest? It is something you feel more in your heart than in your head. You may be...
Cover of Skiing Maine
by John Christie, Josh Christie
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2016

Maine Ski Hall of Famer John Christie, author of the definitive history of the resort at Sugarloaf and veteran of Maine's ski industry, teams up with his son Josh to guide skiers to all the best places. Every public ski mountain or hill in the state is listed, along with pertinent information about...
Cover of Enjoying Maine's Islands
by John Gibson
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2005

In this guidebook, wide-roaming author John Gibson takes travelers to all the Maine islands that are accessible by public ferry. In addition to providing the expected facts about how to get there and what you'll find when you arrive, John touches on the spirit of the Maine islands — what it is that...
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by Melissa Dow Cullina
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2017

Wildflowers of Maine presents a selection of the color paintings, of pioneering botanist Kate Furbish. Including some of the more prominent flowers to be found in Maine, plus a few rarities, this delightful gift formatted edition is a treat for the senses and a testament to Kate Furbish’s lifelong passion to record all of Maine's plants and flowers in meticulous watercolor paintings.
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The Wonderful World of Oz

An Illustrated History of the American Classic

by John Fricke
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2013

The wonderful world of Oz is a magical place—and has been for generations of Americans since L. Frank Baum penned his enduring classic in 1900. This book documents that magical journey through beautiful photographs of the world's largest collection of Oz memorabilia. Whether it's first-edition covers,...
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