Bar Harbor Babylon murder, misfortune, and scandal on Mount Desert Island

"In its heyday, Mount Desert was a wild oasis where the summercators could carry on in comparative privacy. Today, unfortunately, unlike Las Vegas, what happened on Mount Desert doesn't always stay on Mount Desert. The scandals that were the talk of the picnics and outings that filled the summer vis...

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Main Authors: Landrigan, Dan (Author), Landrigan, Leslie (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Camden, Maine : Down East Books, [2019]
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Summary:"In its heyday, Mount Desert was a wild oasis where the summercators could carry on in comparative privacy. Today, unfortunately, unlike Las Vegas, what happened on Mount Desert doesn't always stay on Mount Desert. The scandals that were the talk of the picnics and outings that filled the summer visitors' days are brought back to life in Bar Harbor Babylon. Murderers, thieves, cheaters and scammers have all made their mark on the tiny towns of Mount Desert. This book will take the reader on a tour of the misadventures and misfortunes that punctuate the island's wealthy and privileged past"--
Physical Description:viii, 219 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-214) and index.
ISBN:9781608939015
1608939014
Author Notes:Dan and Leslie Landrigan are the writers behind the New England Historical Society. Since its inception in 2014, the blog--dedicated to the exploration and promotion of New England history--has hosted more than three million visitors. With backgrounds in journalism and publishing, they now live on the coast in Stonington, Maine, where they pursue their passionate interest in history.