The Land of St. Castin (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A rich, coast-to-coast travelogue of Maine’s peninsulas, forts, and coastal legends.

This nonfiction work blends historical narrative with vivid maritime scenery, guiding readers along the Penobscot and Pentagoet shores to the heart of Castine’s story.

In this edition, you’ll encounter the Land of St. Castin through a lens that ties place to myth, legend to real events, and maps to memorable scenes. From silent fortifications along sunlit shores to the voices of explorers, missionaries, and settlers, the narrative layers landscape with the people who shaped it. Rich with drawings, illustrations, and historical notes, it invites both curious travelers and history lovers to explore Maine’s rugged coast and its enduring stories.

• Vivid scenes of forts, rivers, and coastal towns that anchor Maine’s early history.
• Accounts of places like Pentagoet, Isle des Monts Deserts, and the Penobscot region.
• Context on the mix of exploration, colonization, and legend that shaped the coast.
• Annotated drawings and maps that enhance the travel narrative and historical focus.

Ideal for readers drawn to maritime history, regional travel, and the lore of New England’s coast.

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