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Maine's Waterfalls - by Patricia Hughes (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Waterfalls are magical.
- About the Author: Patricia Hughes lives in Maine, where searching for beautiful waterfalls is her absolute joy!
- 192 Pages
- Travel, United States
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About the Book
Waterfalls are magical. Their volume and thunderous echoes provide places of wonder and spiritual well being. Learn how 177 waterfalls shaped Maine's history from prehistoric times to the present; how they were vital to survival for the first people living thereas travel challenges, hindrances to the logging industry, and as ambush spots for attacking Indians. They continue to be important to the economy today, not only as tourist destinations, but as a means to bring power to the state through the usage of dams. Read about Screw Auger Falls and the Great Falls in Lewiston; experience the waterfalls that Henry Thoreau traveled on the mighty Penobscot River, and one of the most powerful waterfalls known to the colonists, the Rumford Falls. Travel through sixteen Maine counties to discover the waterfalls that shaped Maine.Book Synopsis
Waterfalls are magical. Their volume and thunderous echoes provide places of wonder and spiritual well being. Learn how 177 waterfalls shaped Maine's history from prehistoric times to the present; how they were vital to survival for the first people living there--as travel challenges, hindrances to the logging industry, and as ambush spots for attacking Indians. They continue to be important to the economy today, not only as tourist destinations, but as a means to bring power to the state through the usage of dams. Read about Screw Auger Falls and the Great Falls in Lewiston; experience the waterfalls that Henry Thoreau traveled on the mighty Penobscot River, and one of the most powerful waterfalls known to the colonists, the Rumford Falls. Travel through sixteen Maine counties to discover the waterfalls that shaped Maine.About the Author
Patricia Hughes lives in Maine, where searching for beautiful waterfalls is her absolute joy!Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: United States
Genre: Travel
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Theme: New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT), Northeast
Format: Paperback
Author: Patricia Hughes
Language: English
Street Date: October 29, 2009
TCIN: 1003189794
UPC: 9780764331138
Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-6784
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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