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Discover Bangor's history, landscape, and social life through a vivid, 19th‑century sketch.
Bangor is portrayed as a thriving Eastern city with rich homes, a bustling lumber trade, and a mix of refined culture and generous hospitality. The text highlights its rapid growth, substantial property holdings, and the way local wealth supports forests, railroads, hotels, and daily life along the Penobscot River.
Beyond business, the book paints a lively social scene: grand churches and a renowned theological seminary, reading clubs, concerts at a premier opera house, and frequent visits from notable performers. The narrative also offers a practical look at the city’s amenities, from its celebrated streets and parks to routes for scenic drives and nearby attractions.
- Economic power and land ownership shaping Bangor’s development and transport links
- Rich social life, hospitality, and cultural institutions in daily city life
- Natural beauty and climate that attract visitors and health seekers
- Guided routes for exploring the city and its surroundings, plus notes on lodging and services
Ideal for readers of local history, travel essays, and anyone curious about Bangor’s past and present-day appeal.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book dives into the history of Bangor, Maine, from its humble beginnings as a frontier settlement to its rise as a thriving city. The author takes a comprehensive look at central themes that have defined the character of the city, including its relationship with the Penobscot River, its growth as a lumber industry hub, and its vibrant social and cultural life. The book explores the interplay between these factors and how they have shaped Bangor's unique identity. Along the way, the author uncovers fascinating anecdotes and stories that bring the city's past to life, shedding light on the people and events that have contributed to its rich tapestry. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, this book offers a comprehensive and captivating account of Bangor's history, providing valuable insights into the forces that have shaped both the city and the broader region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334675812_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from A Sketch of BangorIn 1834 Bangor was incorporated a City. At present (1882) its population is about but being the Shire-town 0f Penobscot County, centrally located at the head Of navigation on the penobscot Ri. Seller Inventory # 2148166047
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