Book Description

This fascinating history traces the evolution of the Board of Trade of Portland, Maine, from its founding in the early 19th century to its role as a vital economic and civic institution. Drawing on a wide range of archival materials and firsthand accounts, the author provides a detailed and engaging narrative of this important organization. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of business or the impact of trade on local communities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.