Mrs Seth Thornton (16 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

3-ring binder. Condition: Very Good+. Facsimile. Pages copied from the original. Economical alternative to the hardback. ; ; 346 pages.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. reprint. 6 x 9 in. Cloth boards. Condition is GOOD ; text has some underlining, not very much. Covers clean, light wear to corners and spine ends. Binding tight. PO's name and address on ffep. Maine. Stax.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. 50th Anniversary edition. 6 x 9 in. Gray cloth oards. Reprint of the 1938 edition. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; no wear, spine ends bumped, covers very clean. Binding tight and text unmarked. Maine. Stax.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 50th Anniversary Edition of book published in 1938. No markings, no jacket. Attractive copy.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich history and captivating traditions of Mount Desert Island, a rugged gem on the coast of Maine. Spanning centuries, the narrative traces the island's journey from its earliest encounters with European explorers, through its contested ownership between France and England, to its eventual development as a vibrant summer destination. Through meticulous historical accounts and evocative storytelling, the author paints a vivid picture of the island's past. We meet intrepid voyagers like Champlain and Cadillac, witness the tragic clash between French colonists and English forces, and experience the lives of early settlers who carved their homes from the wilderness. The book also delves into the island's unique folklore, sharing captivating legends passed down through generations. More than just a chronicle of events, this book explores the enduring themes of human ambition, resilience, and the enduring connection between people and place. It reveals how Mount Desert Island, shaped by both nature and human intervention, has become a microcosm of American history and a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. 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.…

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, MaineThe intimate local history of but two of the settlements on Mount Desert Island is herein given that of Somesville and Sout.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Reprint. 6 x 9 in. Gray cloth boards. A facsimile reprint of the original 1938 edition. Condition is FINE ; like brand new on all points. Scarce. Maine. RGR.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Fine gray cloth on boards with dark lettering to front and spine. Book is Fine. Anniversary edition of the 1938 original - both are quite scarce. This copy is Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. 1st Edition. A previous owner's editing comments. ; A Near Fine copy except for those points mentioned. Tight binding, with clean, unmarked text. No shelfwear, tears, inscriptions, or missing pages. "The intimate local history of but two of the settlements on Mount Desert Island [Maine] is herein given; that of Somesville and Southwest Harbor - the two oldest of them all." A First Edition copy, not the 1988 reprint. ; Ex-Library; B&W Photographs; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 346 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed, dated (July 4, 1938) and inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, and signed by the author on the title page. Tight binding, with clean, unmarked text. No shelfwear, tears, inscriptions, or missing pages. "The intimate local history of but two of the settlements on Mount Desert Island [Maine] is herein given; that of Somesville and Southwest Harbor - the two oldest of them all." A First Edition copy, not the 1988 reprint. ; B&W Photographs; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 346 pages; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Gray cloth on boards with dark titling to front and spine. Book is tight, square, relatively sharp-cornered and free of major flaws and markings, inside and out, other than some minor browing to endpapers and text block edges. Includes sections on: History of Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Somesville, Cranberry Isles, and Song and Story. Filled with stories and information, this is an incredible resource for anyone interested in Mount Desert Island or Maine in general. Very Rare - this is the First Edition and only printing, before the fasc. edition of 2011. Even more uncommon, the author signed this copy on the title page, Nellie C. Thornton. Book purchased at the Dreier / Kellor summer home in Southwest Harbor, Maine on Fernald Point. Laid-in are several pieces of information hand-typed about the "Captains' Cottage" on Fernald Point and the history of that area and the settlers of that area. Mary Dreier and her partner Frances Kellor lived for many summers at the house and were very active social reformers as well and this book came from their library. Signed by Author(s). …