Maine 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Maine and Were Going to Ask Anyway [Paperback]

Nancy Griffin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2009

From Popham Colony and Massachusetts outpost to statehood and lumber capital of the world, to profiles of the mighty lobster, the Maine Moose, Stephen King, the Wyeth clan, Fly Rod Crosby, and Baxter’s great gift, no book is more comprehensive than Maine 101. No book is more fun!

Well known Mainers weigh in on their favorite things about Maine. Adventurer Steve Callahan gives us five ocean adventures you shouldn't miss, Dave Mallett tell us his five favorite Maine show business moments, world renowned author Tess Gerritsen tells us her favorite fry joints, author Chris Fahy gives us his five favorite nonfiction books about our state, poet Betsy Sholl tells us her five favorite expressions that define Maine to her. From politics and weather to the origins behind place names, Maine slang, and the Native Americans . . . it is all here!

Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there’s no more complete book about Maine. If you love Maine, you'll love Maine 101.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A thoughtful repository of facts, opinions, lists, firsts, fiendish crimes and artists . . . superb and utterly enjoyable For one who has reviewed Maine books in this paper since 1975, Maine 101 represents something of a benchmark."  —Portland Press Herald

"This witty, fun book is packed with . . . information that you usually can only get from locals. If you're from Maine, or from away, you'll enjoy this book."  —The Working Waterfront

"This little volume is destined to be a classic . . . buy several because not only are they perfect gifts, they will be stolen by any visitor-to-your-home who starts to read a copy."  —Lincoln County News

About the Author

Nancy Griffin is the editor of the Gulf of Maine Times, and as a freelance writer, she has written for the Boston Globe, the Free Press, and the Hartford Courant. She also taught workshops in writing, newsletter writing and editing, and desktop publishing for the University of Maine–Augusta. She lives in Thomaston, Maine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: MacIntyrePurcell Publishing, Inc (August 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978478495
• ISBN-13: 978-0978478490
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #259,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and informative, September 27, 2009

By 

Davene Fahy (Thomaston, Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maine 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Maine and Were Going to Ask Anyway (Paperback)

I've been living in Maine for over 30 years and I learned so much I didn't know I didn't know from reading this excellent book. The "Take Fives"
where prominent Maine contributers have presented their 5 best restaurants, museums, places to have lunch etc, add a fun (and often funny) and interesting way
to keep any of the material from being boring. The writing is always entertaining and I know I will go back to this book many times to reread a section that I most enjoyed.
If you're from Maine, buy this book and you'll definitely pick up some information that is new and interesting to you. If you're not from Maine, but love this state, you need
to read this book. You'll love the section on Mainespeak.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good background for a trip to Maine, August 22, 2010

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Dan Toomey - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Maine 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Maine and Were Going to Ask Anyway (Paperback)

Reading "Maine 101" prior to leaving really enhanced my trip to Maine this summer. I gave a copy to my host as well.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked good book., September 9, 2009

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Sally Beth "Sarah Reader" (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maine 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Maine and Were Going to Ask Anyway (Paperback)

Maine 101 is a wonderful, witty guide to Maine. The author is obviously intimately acquainted with all things Maine. This is a necessary book for anyone who either loves or wants to know about Maine.Maine 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Maine and Were Going to Ask Anyway