In this detailed history of York, Maine, George Alexander Emery explores the region from its earliest days as a colonial settlement to the 20th century. Drawing on extensive research and a deep knowledge of the area, Emery paints a vivid portrait of the people and events that have shaped this unique corner of New England.

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