Indians in Eden

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The book explores the resourcefulness of the Wabanaki people as they adapted to the tourist boom in Bar Harbor, formerly known as Eden, during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It highlights the dynamic interactions between the Wabanaki and affluent summer visitors on Mount Desert Island, detailing how the Indigenous community provided crafts, guided tours, and performances to cater to the wealthy newcomers, all while living alongside the opulent summer homes of the rusticators. Richly illustrated and thoroughly researched, it captures this unique cultural exchange.