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Botany , Down East Books
Wildflowers of Maine [Hardcover] Furbish, Kate and Cullina, Melissa Dow
Wildflowers of Maine presents a selection of the color paintings, of pioneering botanist Kate Furbish. Including some of the more prominent flowers to be found in Maine, plus a few rarities, this delightful gift formatted edition is a treat for the senses and a testament to Kate Furbish’s lifelong passion to record all of Maine’s plants and flowers in meticulous …
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Down East Books , Geology
When the Land Turned Green: The Maine Discovery of the First Land Plants [Hardcover] Bennett, Dean and Bennett, Sheila
This fascinating story explores the work of geologists and paleobotanists as they attempt to demystify the land and reveal the ancient life forms that settled on it. It explores the hypothesis that these two tall plants (Pertica and White Pine) are related and asks: What can these two plants, one ancient, and one modern, tell us about the past and …
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Down East Books , Knitting
Ultimate Mittens: 28 Classic Patterns to Keep You Warm [Paperback] Hansen, Robin
The patterns are organized from simple to difficult and their origins range from traditional Scandinavian and Canadian Maritime patterns to more contemporary sewn and windblock patterns from right here in Maine.
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Down East Books , Maine
Thoreau’s Walden [Hardcover] Tobyne, Dan
Walden can be enjoyed in full color, as photographer Dan Tobyne pairs short passages from Thoreau’s text with stunning photos of Walden and its environs.
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Cookbooks , Cookbooks
The New Portland, Maine, Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Coast of Maine [Hardcover]
With more than 80 recipes from dozens of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, including Drifter’s Wife, Rose Foods, and Chaval, and showcasing full-color photos of mouth-watering dishes by James Beard nominated chefs, and lots of local flavor, Portland’s dynamic food scene is celebrated in all its gustatorial glory.
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Down East Books , Maine
Paddling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail [Paperback] Tobyne, Dan
A paddle on the Canoe Trail is a trip through time as canoeists and kayakers discover the rich Native American and forestry history of the region, pockets of pristine wilderness, and an abundance of wildlife, including moose, bear, deer, beaver, bald eagles, and loons. It’s the backwoods paddling experience of a lifetime.
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Down East Books , Maine
Open Season: True Stories of the Maine Warden Service [Paperback] Worcester, Daren
Recreating the full warden experience, Open Season includes 20 stories from two former colonels, two lieutenants, two sergeants, four district wardens, a warden pilot, and one currently active-duty corporal. Altogether, their cumulative experiences account for more than 300 years of north woods law.
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Down East Books , Maine
Beyond Acadia: Exploring the Bold Coast of Down East Maine [Paperback] Bard, Rich
Beyond Acadia is an engaging and informative guide to this relatively undiscovered area east of Ellsworth and Winter Harbor, stretching to the Canadian border. Compelling photos, clear maps and an easy to understand format will make the book indispensable for people who long to take their Maine experience “beyond Acadia,” both literally and figuratively.
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