{"product_id":"maine-101-paperback","title":"Maine 101 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNancy Griffin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding topics ranging from the Missouri Compromise and statehood to the Algonquin language and the origins of L. L. Bean, this comprehensive guide showcases the fascinating state of Maine. Inventions created in Maine, such as the doughnut hole and the earmuff, as well as state delicacies--blueberries and maple syrup--are discussed in detail. Profiles of Stephen King, Joan Benoit Samuelson, George Mitchell, and the Wyeth family are also included. Thorough and engaging, this handbook will inspire a greater appreciation of Maine and all this state has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Griffin\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor of the \u003ci\u003eGulf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaine Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and as a freelance writer, she has written for the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eFree Press\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eHartford\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eCourant\u003c\/i\u003e. She also taught workshops in writing, newsletter writing and editing, and desktop publishing for the University of Maine-Augusta. She lives in Thomaston, Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 245\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 6.9 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50333864624365,"sku":"9781927097311","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/URHXrSmnVT9781927097311.webp?v=1784993787","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/maine-101-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}