The Mountains of Maine

Intriguing Stories Behind Their Names

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Almanacs & Trivia, Curiosities & Wonders, Sports, Outdoors, Hiking, History, Americas, United States
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Author: Steve Pinkham ISBN: 9780892728923
Publisher: Down East Books Publication: June 1, 2009
Imprint: Down East Books Language: English
Author: Steve Pinkham
ISBN: 9780892728923
Publisher: Down East Books
Publication: June 1, 2009
Imprint: Down East Books
Language: English

How did a mountain get the name Moose's Bosom? And what's afoot with the name Toenail Ridge? Avid hiker Steve Pinkham provides informative, quirky, and sometimes downright hilarious answers to these questions. Arranged alphabetically within regions are capsule histories highlighting natural features, origins of place names, and intriguing facts and local legends. Pinkham also delivers sidebars about selected trails, towns, and other points of interest. This book includes all significant peaks and hills throughout Maine.

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How did a mountain get the name Moose's Bosom? And what's afoot with the name Toenail Ridge? Avid hiker Steve Pinkham provides informative, quirky, and sometimes downright hilarious answers to these questions. Arranged alphabetically within regions are capsule histories highlighting natural features, origins of place names, and intriguing facts and local legends. Pinkham also delivers sidebars about selected trails, towns, and other points of interest. This book includes all significant peaks and hills throughout Maine.

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