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Moses Greenleaf, Maine's First Mapmaker: A Biography (1902)

Moses Greenleaf, Maine's First Mapmaker: A Biography (1902)

Smith, Edgar Crosby
Boardman, Samuel Lane

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRegional: New England

ISBN10: 1437202713
ISBN13: 9781437202717
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 200
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Moses Greenleaf, Maine's First Mapmaker: A Biography is a book written by Edgar Crosby Smith in 1902. The book is a biography of Moses Greenleaf, who was the first person to create a map of the state of Maine. The book chronicles Greenleaf's life, from his childhood in New Hampshire to his eventual move to Maine, where he became a prominent figure in the state's history.The book begins by discussing Greenleaf's early life and education, including his time at Dartmouth College. It then goes on to describe his move to Maine in the early 1800s, where he worked as a surveyor and mapmaker. The book details Greenleaf's efforts to create an accurate map of Maine, which was a difficult task due to the state's rugged terrain and vast size.The book also explores Greenleaf's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Sarah, and his involvement in various political and social causes. The book provides a detailed look at Greenleaf's contributions to the state of Maine, including his work on the Maine State Constitution and his efforts to promote education and public health.Overall, Moses Greenleaf, Maine's First Mapmaker: A Biography is a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of Maine's most important historical figures. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the early history of the state and the challenges faced by those who sought to map and explore its vast wilderness.With Letters, Unpublished Manuscripts And A Reprint Of Mr. Greenleaf�������s Rare Paper On Indian Place Names.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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