| Beaches of Wells Contributor(s): Shelley, Hope M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738512575 ISBN-13: 9780738512570 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Travel | United States - Northeast - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 974.195 |
| LCCN: 2003107166 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.58" W x 9.22" (0.69 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Maine - Cultural Region - New England |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Long before Maine became known as Vacationland in the 1890s, Wells beckoned promoters and guests from the inland cities of New England. Founded in 1643, Wells is the third-oldest town in Maine, but with the expansion of the railroad in the 1800s, the small beach town's tourist industry has thrived for more than a century. Miles of beach, rock-bound coast, and refreshing seabreezes beckon vacationers to return annually. In turn, Wells' economy, landscape, and development has catered to the needs of both these visitors and the year-round residents. Perhaps the beautiful landscape and pristine beaches aren't the only things keeping tourists returning year after year-- Wells also holds the nickname of "the friendliest town in Maine" |
Contributor Bio(s): Shelley, Hope M.: - Hope M. Shelley compiled this stunning collection of images from her own archives, the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, and individual contributions. A native of the area, she produced this second book on Wells with the same expertise as her first volume. |