CHAPTER XXV.--PORTLAND.

The Coast of Maine.--Early Settlements in Portland.--Troubles with the Indians.--Destruction of the Town in 1690.--Destroyed Again in 1703.--Subsequent Settlement and Growth.--During the Revolution.--First Newspaper.--Portland Harbor.--Commercial Facilities and Progress.--During the Rebellion.--Great Fire of 1866.--Reconstruction.--Position of the City.--Streets.-- Munjoy Hill.--Maine General Hospital.--Eastern and Western Promenades.--Longfellow's House.--Birthplace of the Poet.-- Market Square and Hall.--First Unitarian Church.--Lincoln Park.--Eastern Cemetery.--Deering's Woods.--Commercial Street.--Old-time Mansion.--Case's Bay and Islands.-- Cushing's Island.--Peak's Island.--Ling Island.--Little Chebague Island.--Harpswell. 348-365