Rivers of Fortune
| Author | : Bill Caldwell |
| Publisher | : Down East Books |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2002-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781461745457 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1461745454 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (454 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Rivers of Fortune by : Bill Caldwell
Download or read book Rivers of Fortune written by Bill Caldwell and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fast-paced and fascinating story, originally published in 1983, covers a vital part of coastal Maine's history too long overlooked: the cultural history of the Penobscot, Kennebec, Saco, and Damariscotta Rivers. More than three hundred years are covered, from the days of pioneer settlers, sea captains, river men, and lumberjacks, to the shipbuilders, merchants, and lumber barons who made millions from Maine's vast natural and human resources.
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