CREATING PORTLAND History & Place in Northern New England

A model of contemporary place studies, "Creating Portland" brings together essays by thirteen scolars on the history, geography, arts, literature, and built environment of Portland over the course of three centuries. Illuminating Portland within the larger context of New England regionalism, and unified by a focus on Portland as a living, changing urban center, "Creating Portland" is an invaluable guide to the city and a resource for scholars, students, residents, and tourists. Edited by Joseph A. Conforti. Paperback 348 pages.