Indians In Eden: Wabanakis And Rusticators On Maine's Mt. Desert Island
by Bunny Mcbride
2021-01-20 05:05:04
Indians In Eden: Wabanakis And Rusticators On Maine's Mt. Desert Island
by Bunny Mcbride
2021-01-20 05:05:04
When the Wabanaki were moved to reservations, they proved their resourcefulness by catering to the burgeoning tourist market during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when Bar Harbor was called Eden. This engaging, richly illustrated, and meticulousl...
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When the Wabanaki were moved to reservations, they proved their resourcefulness by catering to the burgeoning tourist market during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when Bar Harbor was called Eden. This engaging, richly illustrated, and meticulously researched book chronicles the intersecting lives of the Wabanaki and wealthy summer rusticators on Mount Desert Island. While the rich built sumptuous summer homes, the Wabanaki sold them Native crafts, offered guide services, and produced Indian shows.
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