ISBN: 9781333596576 - portland past and present: issued under the endorsement of the portland board of trade and city government (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a historic overview of Portland, Maine, from the early 17th century to the late 19th. It begins with the founding of the city by English settlers in 1632 and continues through its development as a shipbuilding and fishing center, its role in the American Revolution, and its growth as a major industrial hub in the 19th century. The author provides detailed accounts of important events and figures in Portland's history, including the devastating fire of 1866 and the annexation of the city of Deering in 1899. The book also explores Portland's role as a cultural and educational center, highlighting its many historic churches, schools, and libraries. Through the exploration of its past, this book sheds light on the factors that have shaped Portland's present-day identity as a vibrant and prosperous city. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…