When Louise Dickinson Rich came home to the woods
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Louise Dickinson Rich described her life as a wife and mother living in a very remote part of northwestern Maine in her 1942 book, 'We Took to the Woods.' The book became a national best-seller that year, inspiring thousands to seek the simple, rural life. Fifty years later, it still sells 2,000 copies a year.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1992
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In the embrace of winter
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An author discusses an informative and interesting traveling experience in the beautiful state of Maine. Portland, Kennebunkport, Brunswick and Waldoboro are some of Maine's lovely places that offer attractions even during winter ranging from museums to shopping venues.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1998
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Harvest in Little Compton
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Little Compton, Rhode Island is home to about 2,000 people who value their privacy too well. Townspeople are reluctant and aversed to tourists especially during the harvest season in September. Flint corn, potatoes and wine are the special products of the area.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1997
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