The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
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Book • Nonfiction
Maine • 17th century
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Science & Nature•
World History2005
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
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Book • Nonfiction
Maine • 17th century
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World History2005
Adult
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