In this wide-ranging collection of essays, historian Herbert Edgar Holmes takes readers on a journey through the fascinating and complex history of Maine. From the arrival of the earliest settlers to the pivotal role the state played in the American Revolution, Holmes explores the key events and figures that shaped Maine's past. With a keen eye for detail and a gift for storytelling, he brings the past to life in vivid and engaging fashion.

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