The Edge of Maine

The Edge of Maine covers many aspects of Maine's famous coast, beginning with fog-an enduring reality- and a harrowing tale about being lost offshore in it without navigational aids. Wolff goes on to describe the coast's geological history and its discovery by Europeans, who settled there early to explore, fish, trap, and lumber. He then turns a keen eye toward Mainers, their mores and peculiarities, and to the summer rusticators who for generations have invaded their stunning waterfronts. A chapter on boat building celebrates the extraordinary back-from- the brink rescue of Maine's foremost craft, and "Lobsters" tells a rich story of the custom, taste, commerce, environmental conflict, and scientific mystery surrounding this most critical crustacean. Deeply informative and stylish written, The Edge o Maine is travel literature at its best, a true feast for Maine's legions of summer visitors and for anyone with an interest in this striking and distinctive part of the country.

ISBN 0792238710   Pages 216 ISBN13 9780792238713 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher National Geographic Books   Weight (grammes) 384 Imprint National Geographic Books   Published in Washington Format Hardback   Series title National Geographic Directions Publication date 01 Jun 2005   Height (mm) 143 Library of Congress 2005047905   Width (mm) 210 DEWEY 917.41   Spine width (mm) 22 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level General

		Norumbega		1
		Edging up on it		7
		Anchored : Ragged Island		31
		Chilly welcomes		55
		Cruising : seguin		71
		The gallant Kennebec		79
		Castine (revisiting)		115
		Elegies, hairbreadth escapes, and repairs		129
		Rustication		157
		Cruising : Pulpit Harbor		169
		The view from our dock		181
		A note to the reader		189

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