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History of Vassalboro, (Kennebec County) Maine

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Biographies:

Edward Augustus Brackett Biographical Sketch

Edward Augustus Brackett, sculptor, was born in Vassalborough, Me., Oct. 1, 1819; was noted for his characteristic busts of Longfellow, Bryant, Dana, Sumner, Choate, Allston, Phillips, Garrison, General Butler, and many others. His most important ideal work is a life-sized group in marble entitled, "The Shipwrecked Mother and Child," which was exhibited in Boston and New York in 1859, was for many years in the Boston Athen?um.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Maine Facts:
Tree: eastern white pine
Bird: chickadee
Flower: white pine cone and tassel
Nickname: Pine Tree State
Motto: Dirigo (I Direct)
Area (sq. mi.): 33,215
Capitol: Augusta
Admitted: 15 Mar 1820

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