The Oxford Hills: Greenwood, Norway, Oxford, Paris, West Paris and Woodstock

by Jack Barnes and Diane Barnes

Book Overview

The Oxford Hills have always been unique in the history of Maine. They were not settled until after the French and Indian War of 1763, and their isolation allowed the communities to develop distinct identities apart from external influences. The arrival of the railroad connected the area to Portland and Boston, sparking the development of a thriving wood products industry to complement the region's agricultural economy. As transportation developed,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738536741
• ISBN13: 9780738536743
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.2"