New Book to Benefit the Narcissus is Being Printed Now :)

 

The interior panels of the marketing brochure

promoting the purchase of O. R. Cummings

new book in 1967 on the history of the

Portland-Lewiston Interurban.

 Featuring the Narcissus did benefit

from royalties made from the sale of books.

Click Here for the Lesson Plans Grades 3-8

     O. R. Cummings, one of the many members of the Seashore Trolley Museum over its 80 years of existence, wanted the Narcissus restored to operating status, for use in telling the story of Maine's interurban electric railway history. The Narcissus can tell this incredible story like no other Maine electric railway vehicle that exists today. In 1967, O. R. published his second of three books on the history of the Portland-Lewiston Interurban (PLI). The third is in the collection of the Seashore Trolley Museum's Library and is a manuscript in electronic format awaiting funding for preparation and publishing. 

     Today, a new book featuring the PLI is about to be released, and it too will benefit the Narcissus and the Seashore Trolley Museum.

The front panel of the marketing 

brochure promoting the 

purchase of O. R.

Cummings new book in 1967

on the history of the

Portland-Lewison Interurban.

This is the back of the marketing

brochure for ordering the

PLI history by O.R. Cummings.

Peck's opened in 1880 and

helped promote the sale of the

new book in 1967. Their ad

was promoting their 88th

Anniversary in 1968.

O. R. Cummings' 1967 book

was originally sold for $3.50 each.

Once his initial costs associated with

publishing the book was covered; he signed over

the royalties to the Narcissus Project.

      Yes, fifty years later, a new book is being released that features the Narcissus and the Portland-Lewiston Interurban. The Narcissus Project and Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine, will benefit financially. Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride paperback book editions are now being printed. The paperback books should arrive at the Seashore Trolley Museum in a couple of weeks. You can pre-order books now through the Museum store. A signed copy by the author, Jean M. Flahive, will be shipped to you. See below for the link to pre-order your books online.

Front cover book proof

October 2, 2019.

The back cover of the book's proof.

October 2, 2019.

The complete book proof was approved on

Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Click Here to go to the Museum Store web page to order online

Paperback books are available at these local bookstores: 

Androscoggin Historical Society, Lewiston

Cumberland Historical Society, Cumberland

Eliot Historical Society, Eliot

Gray Historical Society, Gray

Kennebec Historical Society, Augusta

Letterpress Books, Portland

Maine Historical Society Store, Portland

Morph Gallery & Emporium, Kennebunk

New Gloucester Historical Society, New Gloucester

Print: A Bookstore, Portland

Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Welshpool, NB, Canada

Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport

Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops, All Locations

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Medora, ND

Thompson's Orchard, New Gloucester

Winthrop, Maine Historical Society, Winthrop

Monument Square in Portland, looking at what used to be

Middle Street from Congress Street. 

October 2, 2019, image PWM

     The Narcissus would cross Congress Street from Preble Street (next to the Portland Public Library) to Middle Street, then turn left onto Federal Street, then left onto Temple Street, then left back onto Congress Street. Passengers would generally disembark and board at Congress Street. Then the elegant interurban coach would retrace its route back to Lewiston. From 1914 to 1933, this was the routine. 

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Click Here: For the list of links to Theodore Roosevelt Maine Heritage Trail Posts in Easy Order to View

We continue the restoration work on the 1912 Narcissus, the only surviving high-speed, luxury interurban coach of the Portland-Lewiston Interurban. 

Click Here: Narcissus Restoration-Related Posts

More than a century old, the stately "Elegant Ride," Narcissus, is a gem.  This shimmering precious stone of Maine transportation history is brilliantly resplendent as it emanates so many elements of history, including time, places, people, and events, that it was coupled to, that when just a smattering of its seemingly innumerable stories are shared, the contents first captivate, fascinate, then generate interest to learn more 🙋. The majestic Narcissus is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Please consider joining the epic journey to complete the Narcissus Project by donating today!

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The restoration of this majestic icon of Maine's electric railway history is but one in a series of captivating stories containing an abundance of incredible coalition narratives.

Click Here: History-Related Posts - Narcissus and Portland-Lewiston Interurban

     The Narcissus is featured in the national Gold Award-winning novel, Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride. The "Elegant Ride" is the Narcissus. Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger on the Narcissus on August 18, 1914, between Lewiston and Portland, Maine, while campaigning for the Progressive Party candidates.

Click Here: Bookstores and Businesses promoting the Narcissus Project

Independent book publisher, Phil Morse, holding

Gold Book Award Winner plaque for

 Middle Reader category for The Eric

Hoffer Book Award. Congratulations to

award-winning Maine author,

Jean M. Flahive