Upper Saco River Valley: Fryeburg, Lovell, Brownfield, Denmark and Hiram

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Exploring the historical significance of the Saco River, this book chronicles its transformation from a travel route for the Pequawket Indians to a hub for loggers and later summer tourists. It highlights key locations such as Fryeburg, known for its academy and fair, Lovell with its charming homes, and Brownfield, before the 1947 fire. Denmark and Hiram are also featured, showcasing notable figures like Rufus Ingalls and a Revolutionary War general related to Longfellow. Vintage photographs enrich the narrative, capturing the river's past and its covered bridges.