History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor, A
| Author | : Brian Armstrong |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781467147804 |
| ISBN-13 | : 146714780X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (80X Downloads) |
Download or read book History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor, A written by Brian Armstrong and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bar Harbor has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of Maine's most popular destinations. This tour goes beyond the typical travel guide to explore its fascinating historical sites in detail. A trail of existing buildings and monuments provides a backdrop for an unconventional history of places, people and events, with many previously unpublished photographs and untold entertaining stories. Discover the changes wrought by the world wars, the Spanish influenza, Prohibition and the Fire of 1947. Tour the Way Bak Ball, La Rochelle, the Casino and the Wharf. From Bar Harbor's first African American sea captain to the story of the two Miss Shannons, author Brian Armstrong offers a fascinating look into the history behind some of Bar Harbor's most famous landmarks.
