Salt in Their Veins: Conversations with Coastal Mainers

The distinct sense of place in Maine is instilled at an early age, and living along the rugged coast requires industriousness, flexibility, and self-sufficiency. This book explores the lives of lobstermen, boatbuilders, artists, writers, and teachers who share their feelings on world events, government, the weather, and people from away.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 470 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Acclaimed author Isak Dinesen asserts that the remedy for any ailment is salt water, and most Mainers residing along the state's rugged coastline would likely concur. The distinct sense of place one acquires in Maine is instilled at an early age, and living along Maine's rugged coast necessitates a blend of industriousness, flexibility, and self-sufficiency, all coupled with a profound sense of community. Similar to barnacles on a tidal ledge, these close-knit communities cling to the edge of the sea. They possess salt in their veins, and the Maine coast serves as their ecosystem.

In this book about people, Charlie Wing engages in conversations with some of the hardy individuals who call this place home. Here are stories of lobstermen, boatbuilders, artists, writers, and teachers who opened up to Charlie and shared their thoughts on global events, government, weather, and people from afar.

The distinct sense of place one acquires in Maine is instilled at an early age, and living along Maine's rugged coast necessitates a blend of industriousness, flexibility, and self-sufficiency, all coupled with a profound sense of community. Similar to barnacles on a tidal ledge, these close-knit communities cling to the edge of the sea. They possess salt in their veins, and the Maine coast serves as their ecosystem.

In this book about people, Charlie Wing engages in conversations with some of the hardy individuals who call this place home. Here are stories of lobstermen, boatbuilders, artists, writers, and teachers who opened up to Charlie and shared their thoughts on global events, government, weather, and people from afar.

The distinct sense of place one acquires in Maine is instilled at an early age, and living along Maine's rugged coast necessitates a blend of industriousness, flexibility, and self-sufficiency, all coupled with a profound sense of community. Similar to barnacles on a tidal ledge, these close-knit communities cling to the edge of the sea. They possess salt in their veins, and the Maine coast serves as their ecosystem.

In this book about people, Charlie Wing engages in conversations with some of the hardy individuals who call this place home. Here are stories of lobstermen, boatbuilders, artists, writers, and teachers who opened up to Charlie and shared their thoughts on global events, government, weather, and people from afar.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 210 x 145 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684750818