Maine S Museums Art Oddities Artifacts

Author : Janet Mendelsohn
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581578799

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Maine's Museums: Art, Oddities & Artifacts by Janet Mendelsohn Pdf

Distinctly Maine: Active Shakers, ice harvesting, a museum on wheels, and more! The first book devoted solely to the diverse and often unexpected museums in the Pine Tree State, Maine’s Museums: Art, Oddities & Artifacts showcases a broad range of art, history, maritime, children’s, and unusual museums. With world-class collections of fine art by past and contemporary masters as well as the true stories of people and industries that helped shape the state and the nation, Maine’s museums invite visitors to indulge their curiosities and passions to learn about lighthouses, whales, antique cars, seashore trolleys, sardine canning, and folk art. They open our eyes to how Native Americans, shipbuilders, fishermen, lumbermen, Civil War soldiers, artists, and immigrants all had a hand in developing the state. They inspire children to discover the world and they reopen more than one Victorian-era cabinet of curiosities. Whether you want to see great works of art or truly unique collections—from umbrella covers to strange creatures—you’ll find it in Maine and you’ll find it in Maine’s Museums.

Author : Chuck D'imperio
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-29
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780815652489

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Unknown Museums of Upstate New York by Chuck D'imperio Pdf

Unknown Museums of Upstate New York is an informative and entertaining guide to the rich resources available at fifty small, often overlooked, regional museums. Even those familiar with the upstate area will likely have never visited and perhaps never heard of some of the treasures this guide unearths, such as the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum, the Kazoo Museum, and the Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum. D’Imperio tells each museum’s story, in light of its cultural and historical relevance, and he provides a wealth of information about the museums as places of interest to visit, not just to read about.

Author : Courtney M. Block
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781538131459

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Researching the Paranormal by Courtney M. Block Pdf

In this book, you’ll find an assortment of resources that seriously examine various paranormal topics. You’ll also learn how you can apply the components of credibility to find additional research as well as information on conducting your own paranormal investigations.

Author : Marco Schulze,Boris Eggers
Publisher : München [Germany] : K.G. Saur
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Museums
ISBN : 3598206186

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Museums of the World by Marco Schulze,Boris Eggers Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015048142593

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Architectural Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jen Rose Smith
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640493520

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Moon Vermont by Jen Rose Smith Pdf

From snowy resorts and fall foliage to maple syrup and artisanal cheese, get to know the Green Mountain State with Moon Vermont. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries like a week touring the food scene, the great outdoors, and the best of the state, with ideas for families, foodies, outdoor adventurers, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Wander through historic Montpelier, quirky Brattleboro, or charming Woodstock. Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through fresh, fluffy snow, visit the woods that inspired Robert Frost, or stock up on flannels at an old-fashioned country store. Cruise the highway to see the stunning changing leaves, go cross-country skiing, hike a segment of the Long Trail, or cool off in a swimming hole. Dine at innovative restaurants serving forest-foraged cuisine and sample small-batch artisanal cheese, a flight of craft brews, and maple syrup Scenic drives in Vermont for viewing fall foliage, the best romantic getaways, and the top ski areas in the state Honest recommendations from Vermont local Jen Rose Smith on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from budget campgrounds to historic bed-and-breakfasts Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Accurate, up-to-date information on the landscape, wildlife, and history Handy tips for international visitors, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and more With Moon Vermont's practical tips and local know-how, you can find your adventure. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Maine, Vermont & New Hampshire. Hitting the road? Check out Moon New England Road Trip.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Pennsylvania
ISBN : UIUC:30112045332050

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Pennsylvania Heritage by Anonim Pdf

Author : Loren Coleman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439187784

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Bigfoot! by Loren Coleman Pdf

For years, scientists and researchers have studied, speculated about, and searched for an enigmatic creature that is legendary in the annals of American folklore. Now, learn the truth about... BIGFOOT! In this fascinating and comprehensive look at the fact, fiction, and fable of the North American "Sasquatch," award-winning author Loren Coleman takes readers on a journey into America's biggest mystery -- could an unrecognized "ape" be living in our midst? Drawing on over forty years of investigations, interviews, and fieldwork on these incredible beasts, Coleman explores the modern debates about these powerful, ape-like creatures, why they have remained a mystery for so long, and what we can learn about ourselves from these animals, our nearest cousins! From reports of Bigfoot's existence found in ancient Native American traditions, to the controversial Patterson-Gimlin film of a Bigfoot in the wild, to today's Internet sites that record the sightings almost as soon as they occur, Coleman uncovers the past, explains the present, and considers the future of one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the natural world.

Author : Jamie Jensen
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781612388137

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Road Trip USA: The Great Northern, Highway 2 by Jamie Jensen Pdf

Professional traveler Jamie Jensen traveled more than 400,000 miles to bring you the best-selling guide Road Trip USA. In this expanded tour of the Great Northern, Jamie takes you from the Pacific port of Seattle to the breathtaking Acadia National Park. Following US-2 through wide-open spaces, Road Trip USA: The Great Northern, Highway 2 highlights major cities, obscure towns, popular attractions, roadside curiosities, historic sites, and oddball trivia, covering every aspect of this gorgeous trek across America. Exit the interstates and “get away from it all” on US-2 with Road Trip USA: The Great Northern, Highway 2.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1064 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Collectors and collecting
ISBN : IND:30000093648040

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Hobbies by Anonim Pdf

Author : Morbid Anatomy Museum,Joanna Ebenstein
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780500773260

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The Anatomical Venus by Morbid Anatomy Museum,Joanna Ebenstein Pdf

Beneath the original Venetian glass and rosewood case at La Specola in Florence lies Clemente Susini's Anatomical Venus (c. 1790), a perfect object whose luxuriously bizarre existence challenges belief. It - or, better, she - was conceived of as a means to teach human anatomy without need for constant dissection, which was messy, ethically fraught and subject to quick decay. This life-sized wax woman is adorned with glass eyes and human hair and can be dismembered into dozens of parts revealing, at the final remove, a beatific foetus curled in her womb. Sister models soon appeared throughout Europe, where they not only instructed the specialist students, but also delighted the general public. Deftly crafted dissectable female wax models and slashed beauties of the world's anatomy museums and fairgrounds of the 18th and 19th centuries take centre stage in this disquieting volume. Since their creation in late 18th-century Florence, these wax women have seduced, intrigued and amazed. Today, they also confound, troubling the edges of our neat categorical divides: life and death, science and art, body and soul, effigy and pedagogy, spectacle and education, kitsch and art. Incisive commentary and captivating imagery reveal the evolution of these enigmatic sculptures from wax effigy to fetish figure and the embodiment of the uncanny.

Author : Joy Williams
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Florida Keys (Fla.)
ISBN : 0679769773

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The Florida Keys by Joy Williams Pdf

In a completely updated edition of her 1988 guide, author Joy Williams shares her personal insights into the hidden treasures of the Florida Keys, whether detailing the travel-guide fare of where to stay and eat or the islands' colorful history and lore.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HN4N9U

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The American by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Art
ISBN : UCAL:$C107392

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Magazine of Art by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Florida
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122271468

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Florida by Anonim Pdf