A paean to the history, traditions, scenery, wildlife, and people of Maine.

Illustrated lining papers; illustration on t.p. Issued in case. Duplicate set of illustrations laid in. "One thousand and seventy-five numbered copies of this Arundel edition have been printed ... and autographed by the author and by the artist. This is number 1069."

A pretty good state -- Maine stories I'd like to write -- On local traditions -- Anthology of a small Maine town -- Foundation of a Maine family -- Maine seafarers speak for themselves -- A Maine kitchen -- Seamen and sea serpents -- Maine shipbuilding and privateers -- The gentle art of lobstering -- Bert McCorrison (Rendezvous, by Ben Ames Williams) -- Maine gunning -- Idle remarks on fishing -- Road to the past -- Vacationland and real Maine -- Index.