A History Of Swan's Island, Maine (1898)

By Herman Wesley Small

Book Overview

""A History Of Swan�������s Island, Maine"" is a book written by Herman Wesley Small in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Swan's Island, a small island located off the coast of Maine. The book covers the island's early settlement by European colonizers, its role in the American Revolution, and its development into a thriving fishing community in the 19th century. Small's book also provides detailed information about the island's geography, including its natural resources and unique flora and fauna. He discusses the island's economy, which was primarily based on fishing and shipbuilding, and provides insight into the daily lives of the island's residents.In addition to its historical content, ""A History Of Swan�������s Island, Maine"" also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the island's past. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Maine, the American Revolution, or the development of small coastal communities in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104594285
• ISBN13: 9781104594282
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"