Hidden History of Midcoast Maine

From the Age ofDiscovery and the earliest settlement of America, Midcoast Maine has playedsurprising roles in Americaa shistory. Europeans might not have survived in the New Worldwithout the Kennebec beaver trade, the lessons of the Popham Colony and thefriendships Mainea s first settlers built. Experience the storied survival ofHenry Wadsworth Longfellowa s military grandfather in precarious RevolutionaryMaine and meet resilient, creative, noteworthy and notorious Midcoasters. PatHiggins recounts Puritan power plays, the sea fight between the Boxerand the Enterprise, duels, U-boats and much more. Discover thefascinating and quirky bits of history that have remained hidden along therocky coast from Portland to Acadiaa until now.