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Exciting and fascinating, Maine: An Annotated Bibliography is a look at the Maine Experience from its many historical, political, social, and literary perspectives. Organized under such unifying themes as ""The Wild, Wild East,"" ""Ethnicity Matters,"" ""Women in Maine,"" and ""Maine in the Civil War,"" the work gives readers a most useful and often humorous overview of over 400 books written about Maine. The author introduces the reader to many often overlooked works from the nineteeth century and early twentieth century, such as those by Sally Field, Elijah Kellogg, and Chenoa Hall, as well as many studies of familiar political figures such as Bill Cohen, Ed Muskie, Joshua Chamberlain, Angus King, Margaret Chase Smith, and George Mitchell. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the Pine Tree State.

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Professor Potholm mines rich and varied multidisciplinary works to lead readers on a historicaljourney through the many Maines. The incisive and pointed commentaries enrich the volume with Potholm s widely respected and keen perspectives that haveshed light on history's hidden side for more than forty years.Only the Sage of Bowdoin could connect Sarah Palin to the Maine Political Tradition! Greg P. Gallant, director of the Margaret Chase Smith Library, Skowhegan, Maine

More enjoyable and educational than any anthology, Dr. Potholm's entertaining bibliography brings Maine's history and culture together into one delightful reading list. Maine: An Annotated Bibliography is a comprehensive 'who's who' of Maine literature with brief commentary on each entry. I particularly enjoyed checking off the titles of books I've already read or those I will definitely be reading in the future. Woman writers are impressively evident in the annotated lexicon of Maine stories, histories, and biographies. This delightful resource book is a joy to read for those who love Maine and a documentary for those who may know little about our beautiful state. Dr. Potholm succeeds in leading us to realize how the state's rugged beauty has inspired many talented writers over several centuries. -- Juliana L'Heureux Potholm engages us in the modern history of Maine politics and convincingly shows how and why the political situation in the state is unique. Readers will enjoy his witty prose and interesting insights. --Micah Pawling, Bates College Professor Potholm mines rich and varied multidisciplinary works to lead readers on a historical journey through the 'many Maines.' The incisive and pointed commentaries enrich the volume with Potholm's widely respected and keen perspectives that have shed light on history's hidden side for more than forty years. Only the Sage of Bowdoin could connect Sarah Palin to the Maine Political Tradition! --Greg P. Gallant, director of the Margaret Chase Smith Library, Skowhegan, Maine Every Maine researcher has had his or her share of boring times. Chris Potholm's Maine: An Annotated Bibliography lessens those times in numerous ways. He has organized Maine's history into logical divisions and written concise and entertaining analysis of hundreds of publications, thus cutting down a researcher's responsibility. His analysis is comprehensive, studied, and worthwhile. Some of his book descriptions had me laughing out loud. I think this book is a must for any Maine researcher whether they are from the left or the right, the North or the South. --Bill Green, Bill Green's Maine

More enjoyable and educational than any anthology, Dr. Potholm's entertaining bibliography brings Maine's history and culture together into one delightful reading list. Maine: An Annotated Bibliography is a comprehensive 'who's who' of Maine literature with brief commentary on each entry. I particularly enjoyed checking off the titles of books I've already read or those I will definitely be reading in the future. Woman writers are impressively evident in the annotated lexicon of Maine stories, histories, and biographies. This delightful resource book is a joy to read for those who love Maine and a documentary for those who may know little about our beautiful state. Dr. Potholm succeeds in leading us to realize how the state's rugged beauty has inspired many talented writers over several centuries. -- Juliana L'Heureux, www.mainewriter.com Potholm engages us in the modern history of Maine politics and convincingly shows how and why the political situation in the state is unique. Readers will enjoy his witty prose and interesting insights. -- -- Micah Pawling, Bates College Professor Potholm mines rich and varied multidisciplinary works to lead readers on a historical journey through the 'many Maines.' The incisive and pointed commentaries enrich the volume with Potholm's widely respected and keen perspectives that have shed light on history's hidden side for more than forty years. Only the Sage of Bowdoin could connect Sarah Palin to the Maine Political Tradition! -- -- Greg Gallant, director, Margaret Chase Smith Library Every Maine researcher has had his or her share of boring times. Chris Potholm's Maine: An Annotated Bibliography lessens those times in numerous ways. He has organized Maine's history into logical divisions and written concise and entertaining analysis of hundreds of publications, thus cutting down a researcher's responsibility. His analysis is comprehensive, studied, and worthwhile. Some of his book descriptions had me laughing out loud. I think this book is a must for any Maine researcher whether they are from the left or the right, the North or the South. -- -- Bill Green, Bill Green's Maine I've just read Christian Potholm's latest book: Maine, An Annotated Bibliography, published this year by Lexington Books. Chris, a long-time Bowdoin College professor, managed Bill Cohen's first campaign for Congress in 1972, a campaign that provided my first paid political job (as Bill's driver). And I'm sure I don't have to tell you that Bill Cohen turned out to be one of those politicians who set aside partisanship to provide real leadership and work with other leaders of all political persuasions. Chris Potholm became, in the ensuing 40 years, the state's top pollster and political strategist. He's written many entertaining and enlightening books about Maine politics (for the record and full disclosure, my brother, sister and father, along with me, have been mentioned in some of those books). Chris's new book is an anthology of various written works that bring the history of Maine -- economic and political -- to life. The book also includes Chris's insights on each work -- some of which are hilarious. Many of the works listed in Chris's book recount times I experienced firsthand, the good old political days. I was comforted by a Ben Ames Williams quote, from Fraternity Village, at the front of Chris's book: A thing gone, but well remembered, is not lost. Indeed. -- George Smith Kennebec Journal

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Christian P. Potholm is DeAlva Stanwood Alexander professor of government at Bowdoin College.

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