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Writer Porter Fox spent three years exploring 4,000 miles of the border between Maine and Washington, traveling by canoe, freighter, car, and foot. In Northland, he blends a deeply reported and beautifully written story of the region's history with a riveting account of his... Read Full Overview

America's northern border is the world's longest international boundary, yet it remains obscure even to Americans. The northern border was America's primary border for centuries--much of the early history of the United States took place there--and to the tens of millions who... Read Full Overview

America's northern border is the world's longest international boundary, yet it remains obscure even to Americans. After three years exploring 4,000 miles of the border, travel writer Porter Fox blends a deeply reported and beautifully written history of the region with a riveting... Read Full Overview