{"product_id":"the-island-maneskootuk-a-family-saga-on-maines-rangeley-lake-paperback","title":"The Island Maneskootuk: A Family Saga on Maine's Rangeley Lake - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarolyn G. Scofield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Maneskootuk Island lies prominently in the eastern part of Maines ten-square-mile Rangeley Lake, in one of the state's most beautiful vacation regions, the western mountains. The pristine island has had a colorful, lively history that is lovingly-and candidly-recounted by the woman who holds the current deed, Carolyn Garrigues Scofield. \u003ci\u003eThe Island Maneskootuk\u003c\/i\u003e includes accounts of the historic island's flora and fauna, its various boats, old and new structures, gardens, and countless resident and local characters. There are colorful accounts by the author and her family and visitors, as well as the descendants of early Maneskootuk residents, describing life on the island through many decades, llustrated throughout by fifty pages of historic and family photos. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the tone for \u003ci\u003eThe Island Maneskootuk\u003c\/i\u003e is the author's heartfelt approach to the island treasure that has meant so much to her, her family and now her grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Dicksons built their big house and lived in splendor, the public rented accommodations on the island when Dr.Clough invited physicians, the Persians turned the island into a mini-principality, and then we, the Scofields stepped ashore. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"We stepped foot on our Maneskootuk in late afternoon. The grass was at least a foot high, and the dandelions blazed at their peak. The sun was still hot and everything was still. We marveled at this place, this magical land, and began immediately to bask in the peace and serenity of our island home. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Our Maneskootuk adventure was about to begin.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 164\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 10, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169662603399,"sku":"9781425174507","price":30.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/bb6b309ba9002951026302807c0e1cd5.webp?v=1733342936","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-island-maneskootuk-a-family-saga-on-maines-rangeley-lake-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}