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The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier

Colin Woodard
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The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Colin Woodard

The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Travel Literature
Setting

Maine • 17th century

Topic
Politics & Government

Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier by Colin Woodard explores Maine's maritime history, focusing on the interconnected lives of Native people, settlers, and modern inhabitants. It delves into themes of conflict, cultural evolution, and survival, highlighting Maine's unique geopolitical challenges and its transformation from a frontier region to a vital part of American society.

Informative

Mysterious

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,372 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Colin Woodard's The Lobster Coast offers a richly detailed exploration of Maine's history, revealing the cultural and economic struggles of its people. Praised for its engaging narrative and historical depth, some readers find it dense and heavy with detail. Overall, it's a must-read for history enthusiasts interested in regional American stories.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier?

Readers who enjoy Colin Woodard's The Lobster Coast are typically history enthusiasts interested in New England, particularly Maine's cultural and social evolution. Fans of David McCullough’s The Path Between the Seas or Simon Winchester’s The Men Who United the States would appreciate its in-depth historical narrative and exploration of regional identity.

4.2

1,372 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Travel Literature
Setting

Maine • 17th century

Topic
Politics & Government

Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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