Download or read book Bath and West Bath written by Joyce K. Bibber and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded as one town, Bath and West Bath have gone their separate ways since 1844. While the western part of town remained agricultural, the eastern part - stretched along the Kennebec River - became active in shipbuilding and maritime trade. After their separation, eastern Bath went on to become a thriving city, while the farms of West Bath eventually mingled with summer camps and cottages.