Deer Isle; a coastal town in Penobscot Bay; was settled by farmers and mariners in the 1760s after the end of the French and Indian War. People; freight; and mail came by water to the secluded island where mackerel and lobster fishing were the mainstays of the island�s economy. In the late 19th century; granite from booming Stonington quarries was shipped by boat. Summer visitors began arriving by the boatload to rusticate in gracious inns and seasonal cottages. These became the subjects of vintage postcards; many created by local photographers capturing the views of harbors and towns; rural roads and bridges; masts of the great sailing vessels; and derricks of the large quarries.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. boothbay harbor bookBy ryry momgave this as a gift to my father who goes to boothbay harbor every summer over the past 35 years! it was well received and has been on their coffee table since. i flipped through it and thought the pictures were wonderful. it was easy to read. and it covered a well rounded history of the entire region. if you have ever been to this area then this book is a must have!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great giftBy K. KellyI purchased this as a housewarming gift for my parents who have just moved to Southport. Maine they found the book informative and interesting.
