Mount Desert (Paperback)

George E. Street

ISBN 10: 1025855418 / ISBN 13: 9781025855417

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. "Mount Desert" offers a profound and comprehensive exploration of one of the most breathtaking regions of the American Northeast. Written by George E. Street, this work serves as an essential chronicle of Mount Desert Island, Maine, tracing its development from its early discovery and settlement to its emergence as a premier summer destination.The narrative delves into the island's unique geographical features, its rugged coastal beauty, and the lives of the people who shaped its history. Street provides detailed accounts of the early explorers, the struggles of pioneer life, and the eventual rise of Bar Harbor and the surrounding villages. Beyond its historical facts, the book captures the spiritual and natural allure of the landscape that would later become home to Acadia National Park.Rich with local lore and topographical detail, "Mount Desert" is an invaluable resource for historians, nature enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the enduring charm of the Maine coast. It stands as a testament to the island's enduring legacy as a place of both rugged industry and serene retreat.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mount Desert (Paperback)
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025855418
• ISBN 13: 9781025855417
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"Mount Desert" offers a profound and comprehensive exploration of one of the most breathtaking regions of the American Northeast. Written by George E. Street, this work serves as an essential chronicle of Mount Desert Island, Maine, tracing its development from its early discovery and settlement to its emergence as a premier summer destination.

The narrative delves into the island's unique geographical features, its rugged coastal beauty, and the lives of the people who shaped its history. Street provides detailed accounts of the early explorers, the struggles of pioneer life, and the eventual rise of Bar Harbor and the surrounding villages. Beyond its historical facts, the book captures the spiritual and natural allure of the landscape that would later become home to Acadia National Park.

Rich with local lore and topographical detail, "Mount Desert" is an invaluable resource for historians, nature enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the enduring charm of the Maine coast. It stands as a testament to the island's enduring legacy as a place of both rugged industry and serene retreat.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.