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Wildfire Loose: The Week Maine Burned (Paperback)

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In October 1947, Maine experienced the worst fire disaster in its history. Wildfire Loose describes how the fires started and spread so quickly through rural villages, down Millionaire's Row in Bar Harbor, and across southern Maine beach resorts. Originally published in 1979, it remains the definitive account of "The Week Maine Burned.

About the Author


Joyce Butler has written eight books, most recently a two-volume history of the Kennebunks. She has also written numerous articles for newspapers and magazines. A long-time resident of Kennebunk, Maine, she has been Town Historian since 1990.


Product Details
ISBN: 9781608932962
ISBN-10: 1608932966
Publisher: Down East Books
Publication Date: July 17th, 2014
Pages: 304
Language: English