A History Of Peaks Island And Its People

""A History of Peaks Island and Its People"" is a book written by Nathan Goold in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Peaks Island, located in Portland, Maine, and the people who lived there. The author also includes a brief history of House Island, another island located nearby.The book covers the early history of Peaks Island, including its discovery by European explorers, the establishment of a fishing industry, and the development of the island as a summer resort destination. Goold also describes the social and cultural life of the island's residents, including their religious practices, schools, and local government.Throughout the book, Goold provides detailed accounts of notable events and individuals in the island's history, such as the construction of Fort Scammel during the Revolutionary War, the arrival of the first steamship to the island, and the lives of prominent families who lived on the island.Overall, ""A History of Peaks Island and Its People"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this unique island community and the people who have called it home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.