What's in a Name?

What's in a Name? The Story Behind Every Town Name in Maine

Paperback (11 Apr 2023)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Popular Maine storyteller John McDonald describes how every town, city, and plantation in Maine got its name and adds a few stories and tidbits for good measure. From Fryeburg to Frenchboro, Caribou to Kittery, Portland to Passadumkeag, Maine towns often have fascinating stories about why and how they got their name.

What's in a Name? will give you wonderful insight, fun facts, and some little-known history about The Pine Tree State.

Book information

ISBN: 9781944762780
Publisher: Islandport Press
Imprint: Islandport Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: -1g
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 0mm