because of our shared island space. Relics and papers from her time in the house remained on shelves, in drawers and stored away in the attic. As I read her work, I became even more intrigued by this woman who evoked the character and rugged beauty of Maine and Maine's people so exquisitely.
Three years ago I began to dig into Rachel's past, hoping to tell her life story. Details were surprisingly scarce, but I got a head start close to home. Rachel spent a lot of time visiting Sutton's neighboring islands, which inspired many of her works.
from Bangor Daily News: Rachel Field--poet, writer, daughter of Maine
then Cranberry Isles: Rachel Field House on Sutton Island, Maine
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