Title: A history of Maine, from wilderness to statehood,
Authors: Smith, Marion Jaques.
Publisher: Falmouth Pub. House
Year: 1949
Subjects: Maine History.
Contents: Prehistoric and legendary Maine -- Early explorers who led the way to Maine -- The English renew exploration -- The Popham colony -- The first French settlement -- Claims and settlements -- Land disputes, life and government in the settlements -- The French quarrel among themselves -- Massachusetts assumes control -- Colonial home life begins -- The Indians of Maine -- French and Indian Wars begin -- King William's War and Queen Anne's War -- King George's War, 1745-1749 -- Concluding war between French and English -- Industries of Maine -- Taxation causes rebellion -- Machias men capture the "Margaretta" -- Arnold invades Canada -- The colonists defend eastern Maine -- Serious defeat at Castine -- The British capture General Wadsworth -- Government grows stronger -- Major General Knox comes to Thomaston ; Land titles -- Separation problems and Maine prosperity -- War again effects Maine -- Formation of political parties -- Homes and life of the people of Maine -- Events leading to the embargo -- The War of 1812 -- Events to the west of Castine -- Maine becomes a state.