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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin apple tree, Bangor, ca. 1862

"… of Bangor, an accountant, shopkeeper, and garden and landscape enthusiast, drew this illustration of an apple tree on page 42 of a "Scrap and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thieves in Bangor, ca. 1865

"7 is Thomas' dog, No 12 is Nellie Chapman, and No. 13 is Cornelius Sullivan, "the most daring and desperate shaved head ever in Bangor." Martin…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Society Lady of 1889," Bangor

"… to enjoy if they make a study of the changes and clothes themselves in colors and fashions that at once makes their society agreable with to other…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… the Democrats, and the politicians -- locally and nationally -- who undid what Lincoln and the Republicans tried to do to improve the lot of former…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Site Navigation Tips

"… particular" is an introduction to John Martin and the five volumes of his writings and illustrations presented here."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 74-138

"Some of the people and events mentioned are: Allen Rogers Reed Harding Ephraim Stubbs Alonzo Raynes Rebecca Raynes Mary Ann Harding Attending school…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Clara Cary, Rinaldo Wiggin, John Martin, Bangor, 1844

"… 1844 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description In the journal about his life that John Martin of Bangor…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Bangor, 1849

"The form of the cap is exact, the outlines of the coat and boots very near. his rifile was encased to the lock his valise I carried to the exchange…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden Town House, 1849

"… a dancing school in the building in 1849 and drew the illustration in a journal about his life and activities that he began in 1864."

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Dunning, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… James Dunning of Bangor operated a seed and grocery store and was involved in efforts to build a rail line from Bangor to Waterville."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 65-83

"He also presents an 1837 profile of Bangor and a discussion of how the city changed from that time until the late 1860s, when he created the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

"He labeled the toll house, Skinner's Store, and the Draw. Martin (1823-1864) began in 1864 writing a Journal about his life and experiences."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden House Bar, 1837

"… 1837 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description The illustration, which John Martin (1823-1904) created…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 84-107

"People and events discussed include: The Berger Family Dr. P. B. Mills Fred Foster John Z. Ricker Mount Holyoke Weather records Wood Bishop & Co."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 129-142

"Grant, a Republican, and Horace Greeley, a Democrat/Liberal Republican. Martin strongly disliked Greeley, a former Radical Republican, because Martin…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo Raynes remembrance of trip around Cape Horn

"Raynes was quite successful and was a founder and important citizen of the town of Yreka. The article was printed sometime after Raynes' death in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes diving off wharf, Hampden, ca. 1840

"1840 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description Alonzo E."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 195-277

"People and events mentioned include: Rufus A. Wiggin Rinaldo B. Wiggin Henry Cary Cassander Cary, Samuel Harlow Sparhawk Harlow Moses S."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin in Spanish cloak, Bangor, 1846

"… 1846 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description In a journal he wrote in 1864, John Martin (1823-1904)…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 48-64

"He discusses a number of local politicians and projects, including the plan for a Bangor to Waterville Railroad."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 4, pages 57-76

"Part 4, pages 57-76 Some of the topics and personalities mentioned are: Lincoln's victory in 1864 Irish votes in Bangor Silas S. Drew George B."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 00-29

"Most of the clippings in this section and this journal, however, relate to politics. Items mentioned include: Horse racing Dr."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 6, pages 97-113

"Part 6, pages 97-113 Topics and personalities include: Irish immigrants Brig. Gen. Plaisted Col. Israel B. Norcross Capt. John B. Nickels Co."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Inventions & Creations

"… Illustrations: Inventions & Creations"