Beautifully written by one of the state's foremost authorities, this account of Maine's rich history comes alive with compelling text and vivid images. From the Paleo Indians who inhabited Maine some 12,000 years ago to the long political struggle for independence from Massachusetts, the state now draws millions of visitors each year to its countless lakes, magnificent forests, and spectacular coastline. Includes hundreds of black and white and color images, a complete index, and an illustrated chronology of significant events in the state's history.