PUBLICATIONS
LAKE BOOK
In 1991, Joan C. Madden and Margaret E. Slattery researched, compiled and published "The Thompson Lake Book: A Narrative History. This attractive book, crammed full of anecdotes, personal interviews, historical data, and even family photographs, became an instant success. It remains an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the development of Thompson Lake and the history of its surrounding communities.
To order your copy of the book, send your full name, mailing address and a check for $15 to TLEA, P.O. Box 25, Oxford, ME 04270.
The book's cover page is shown on the right and the table of contents is shown on the right and outlined below.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
GEOLOGY OF THE LAKE
THE FIRST PEOPLE ON THE LAKE: Fact and Fiction
POLAND: Pioneer Community
OXFORD: Early Settlers & Thriving 20th Century Community
OXFORD: History and Anecdote
CASCO: An Historical Sketch
RECREATIONAL CAMPS on the Lake's Shores
EARLY TOURIST COTTAGES
A LANDMARK FARM and Legendary Farmer
ISLANDS, GREAT AND SMALL
FORMATION OF TLEA: Thompson Lake Environmental Association
Resources and Credits
