TEN MILES OUT

These nine rocky islands are divided along the border of New Hampshire and Maine. The Isles were a key destination for European fisherman before the Pilgrims landed. Today they are surrounded in misty legends made famous by island poet Celia Thaxter.

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NEW: The Misty Legends of Sam Haley
NEW: Celia Thaxter biography Released
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