Upper Saco River Valley

The narrative explores the transformation of the Upper Saco River Valley from a vital travel route for the Pequawket Indians to a bustling area influenced by logging and railroads. Key locations include Fryeburg, known for its academy and fair, Lovell with its charming homes and lake, and Brownfield, remembered before a devastating fire. Denmark honors Rufus Ingalls, while Hiram celebrates a Revolutionary War general linked to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Vintage photographs throughout the book capture the historical essence of the river and its covered bridges.