BOUND FOR MUNSUNGUN: THE HISTORY OF THE EARLY SPORTING CAMPS OF NORTHERN MAINE BY JACK AHERN

Bangor Daily News review: Jack Ahern painstakingly researched his book, which introduces readers to pioneers, families andguides who earned a living in some of the state's most unforgiving territory. Bound for Munsungan is a bit like the territory it describes: It's a hard-edged, rustic, no-nonsense account. You don't find long,flowery passages full of adjectives and descriptions in Ahern's work. The collected black-and white photographs take care of that brand of heavy lifting. You do learn something new on every page, however, as Ahern walks you through the region's history and introduces you to its people. Hardcover 278 pages