Belfast by Megan S. Pinette and Jane B. McLean for the Belfast Historical Societ

Description: Belfast by Megan S. Pinette and Jane B. McLean for the Belfast Historical Society and Museum, Earle G. Shettleworth Jr, Megan S. Pinette, Jane B. McLean for the Belfast Historical Society Halfway up the coast of Maine, on the northwest shore of Penobscot Bay, lies the city of Belfast. The Penobscot people once hunted its forests and speared sturgeon in the Passagassawakeag River. In 1770, envisioning a prosperous town, like-minded Scots-Irish farmers settled here. During the 19th century, hardworking men and women established Belfast as a major seaport and shipbuilding center, thanks to its abundant resources and accessible harbor. As the maritime economy faded, enterprising citizens invested in manufacturing as the citys chief employer. Belfast takes the reader back to the early settlement, through the bustling shipbuilding heyday and gritty industrial decades, up to the citys centennial celebration in 1953. Join us as we sail a tall ship, stitch boots inside the noisy shoe factory, and eat chicken barbecue on the shores of the bay. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Megan S. Pinette, president of Belfast Historical Society and Museum, was photography editor of History of Belfast in the 20th Century. Jane B. McLean, storyteller and teacher, coauthored Helderberg Hilltowns for Arcadia Publishings Images of America series. Most of the images used in this book are from the archives of Belfast Historical Society and Museum and were generously donated by local citizens. Long Description Halfway up the coast of Maine, on the northwest shore of Penobscot Bay, lies the city of Belfast. The Penobscot people once hunted its forests and speared sturgeon in the Passagassawakeag River. In 1770, envisioning a prosperous town, like-minded Scots-Irish farmers settled here. During the 19th century, hardworking men and women established Belfast as a major seaport and shipbuilding center, thanks to its abundant resources and accessible harbor. As the maritime economy faded, enterprising citizens invested in manufacturing as the citys chief employer. Belfast takes the reader back to the early settlement, through the bustling shipbuilding heyday and gritty industrial decades, up to the citys centennial celebration in 1953. Join us as we sail a tall ship, stitch boots inside the noisy shoe factory, and eat chicken barbecue on the shores of the bay. Details ISBN1467104531 Pages 128 Series Images of America Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1467104531 ISBN-13 9781467104531 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-06-22 DEWEY 974.152 Author Jane B. McLean for the Belfast Historical Society Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC) Imprint Arcadia Publishing Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-06-22 NZ Release Date 2020-06-22 US Release Date 2020-06-22 UK Release Date 2020-06-22 Illustrations 220 Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138010923;

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