Publisher's Synopsis
Mount Desert: A History (1905) is a historical book written by George Edward Street. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Mount Desert, an island located off the coast of Maine in the United States. Street covers the island's history from its geological formation to the arrival of the first settlers, and the subsequent development of the island's economy, culture, and society.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in Mount Desert's history. Street discusses the island's Native American inhabitants, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, the establishment of the island's fishing and shipping industries, and the growth of tourism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Street also provides detailed descriptions of the island's natural beauty, including its mountains, forests, and coastline. He discusses the efforts of early conservationists to preserve the island's natural resources, and the establishment of Acadia National Park in 1916.Overall, Mount Desert: A History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Mount Desert or the state of Maine. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of the island's past, and sheds light on the early history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
