Download or read book Walking Through History written by Paul Ledman and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a series of walking tours of Portland Maine that contains descriptions of the historical background and context to numerous locations in the city. Map included.
Download or read book The Ghosts of Walter Crockett written by W. Edward Crockett and published by Islandport Press. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ed Crockett, the son of an absent and alcoholic father, grew up in poverty in a crowded house on Portland's Munjoy Hill in the 1970s. He recounts his days growing up with the ever-present specter of a drunken father and then overcoming the odds to become a successful businessman and politician. The book is not just a tale of struggle and perseverance, but also a story of love, redemption, and ultimately forgiveness.
Download or read book Bold Vision written by Theo H. B. M. Holtwijk and published by Greater Portland Landmarks. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History of Portland from 1632 to 1864 written by William Willis and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 962 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Irish of Portland Maine written by Matthew Jude Barker and published by American Heritage. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Irish have influenced the city of Portland since it was first established in the seventeenth century. Today's vibrant Catholic community owes its origins to Irish immigrants in Portland's earliest days, when beloved leaders like Father Ffrench provided solace to souls far from home. The church helped them adapt and adapted along with them, affecting the city in many ways. Portland's Irish faced discrimination, especially in the years before the Civil War, when anti-Irish sentiment surged and burnings and violence erupted, like the June 1855 Rum Riot. Despite this, many Portland Irish took up arms for the United States in the Civil War, and their participation in this conflict helped them become assimilated. Join local expert Matthew Jude Barker as he explores the triumphs and challenges of the Irish of Portland before the twentieth century..
Download or read book The Maine Birthday Book written by Tonya Shevenell and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 52-page hardcover children's book celebrating the wildlife, geography and magic of Maine through the birthday stories and special wishes of animal friends, The Maine Birthday Book is from the imagination of Maine native, Tonya Shevenell, with watercolor illustrations by Laura Winslow.Birthday stories abound when a thoughtful chickadee asks his friends from all over Maine's woods, waterways and wilderness a special question: what do you wish for? Join Doodles, a puffin from Knox County; Socks, a black bear from Penobscot County; Chester, a snowshoe hare from Franklin County and the rest of the animal friends for a party to be enjoyed any day of the year.
Download or read book Maine Ingredients written by Junior League of Portland Maine and published by Favorite Recipes Press (FRP). This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "MAINE Ingredients" is a unique blend of sensational recipes inspired by Maine's finest and freshest ingredients. All of the fantastic recipes come with serving and wine suggestions. This book is a pleasure to browse through as the reader learns about Maine's history and life through its indigenous foods.
Download or read book The Irish of Portland Maine A History of Forest City Hibernians written by Matthew Jude Barker and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Irish have influenced the city of Portland since it was first established in the seventeenth century. Today's vibrant Catholic community owes its origins to Irish immigrants in Portland's earliest days, when beloved leaders like Father Ffrench provided solace to souls far from home. The church helped them adapt and adapted along with them, affecting the city in many ways. Portland's Irish faced discrimination, especially in the years before the Civil War, when anti-Irish sentiment surged and burnings and violence erupted, like the June 1855 Rum Riot. Despite this, many Portland Irish took up arms for the United States in the Civil War, and their participation in this conflict helped them become assimilated. Join local expert Matthew Jude Barker as he explores the triumphs and challenges of the Irish of Portland before the twentieth century..
Download or read book Insiders Guide to Portland Maine written by Sara Donnelly and published by Insiders' Guide. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Insiders' Guide to Portland, Maine is the city's first comprehensive travel guide, featuring not only information about the area's hottest attractions but also detailed descriptions about local culture, food, and resources.
Download or read book 100 Things to Do in Portland Maine Before You Die written by Bob Witkowski and published by . This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original, the authentic, the real Portland is in Maine. Settled in 1633 and officially named in 1788, Maine's largest city is unexpectedly influential in many of key events in America's history (including Oregon's city being named after Maine's Portland on a coin flip), but has managed to remain one of the great American seaport cities on the east coast. First-time visitors are delighted to discover a "lovely city" when expecting to be in a small fishing town, or in discovering "a charming town" when expecting to encounter a overwhelming city. . . but no one ever seems disappointed! Noted as one of the "10 Most Underrated American Cities" by Condé Nast Traveler, then one better as "14 Underrated Places You'll Really Want To Move To" by BuzzFeed, the eclectic mix of cosmopolitan city, working waterfront, creative economy, and historical and cultural center appeals to the millions that flock here. With a population of 66,000, what makes the city so surprising to so many is the amount of restaurants, theatres, museums, galleries, and performing arts available-rivaling cities more than ten times its size. But while Portland continues to top national accolades and top lists, how much of the city is still unappreciated or unknown?100 Things to Do in Portland, Maine Before You Die is life beyond the guidebooks-the real Portland literally and otherwise. It's a glimpse to the amazing events, food, activities, and secrets of which many locals have not even done, or may not be aware. Cities may be visited and experienced, but the goal is to live in it. And, really, you need to live before you Die...at least 100 times.
Download or read book Gateway to Vacationland written by John F. Bauman and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of a bustling New England seaport from its colonial beginnings to the present
Download or read book The New Portland Maine Chef s Table written by Margaret Hathaway and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maine’s cultural and culinary heart, Portland is a buzzing and energetic food community. Widely considered to have one of the country’s most vibrant food scenes—named “Restaurant City of the Year” by Bon Appetit—the city offers a diverse culinary landscape, from classic seafood to Oaxacan to Korean to Milanese, and its devotion to farm-to-table cuisine and locally sourced ingredients is undeniable given that the Portland Farmers’ Market, the country’s oldest continually operating market of its kind, has thrived here for over 200 years. With more than 80 recipes from dozens of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, including Drifter's Wife, Rose Foods, and Chaval, and showcasing full-color photos of mouth-watering dishes by James Beard nominated chefs, and lots of local flavor, Portland’s dynamic food scene is celebrated in all its gustatorial glory.
Download or read book The Charter of the City of Portland Maine written by Portland (Me.) and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Good Night Portland Maine written by Adam Gamble and published by Good Night books. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to one of America's favorite seaside cities.Young readers will travel around the quaint streets of this historic city, while learning about Portland's fascinating culture. From lighthouses to lobster boats, this book has it all including Portland Head Light, Old Port, Commercial Street. Casco Bay Islands, Portland Art Museum, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Children's Museum. local food, fun shops and more. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Many of North America's most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area's attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. Good Night Portland Maine explores one the nations most exciting seaside cities.
Download or read book The Secrets of Portland Maine written by Barry Somes and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facts, trivia and history of Portland, Maine
Download or read book School Report of the City of Portland Maine written by Portland (Me.) and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Portland Maine Insiders Guide written by Sara Donnelly and published by Insiders' Guide. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Insiders' Guide to Portland, Maine is the city's first comprehensive travel guide, featuring not only information about the area's hottest attractions but also detailed descriptions about local culture, food, and resources.
