{"product_id":"how-maine-changed-the-world","title":"How Maine Changed the World","description":"As Down East Books celebrates 50 years of great book publishing, it seems appropriate to reflect upon\nthe contributions Maine has made that have had significant cultural and historical impacts on both the\nUnited States and the World. Did you know that the caterpillar tread, common on bulldozers and tanks,\noriginated from the design of Lombard’s steam log hauler; or that the dry plate photographic process was\ncreated by the Stanley brothers, who also invented a speed-record setting steam powered car and whose\nsister, Chansonetta, was a well-known photographer in her own right? Maxim’s machine gun forever\nchanged the practice of warfare. The humble peavey is a simple tool well-known to any forester or\nlumberjack. The ubiquitous lobster boat, the microwave oven, earmuffs, and Monopoly—all came from\nthe minds of Mainers. This book is a celebration of Maine’s creative ingenuity—from the very large, such\nas Portland Head Light and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge to the very small, such as the toothpick and the\nBean boot.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1608936317\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1608936317.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Griffin, Nancy\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43715153788989,"sku":"BVV.1608936317.G","price":11.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1608936317-0.jpg?v=1790291768","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/how-maine-changed-the-world","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}