""Account of the Great Conflagration in Portland, July 4th, and 5th, 1866"" is a historical book written by John Neal in 1866. The book provides a detailed account of the devastating fire that broke out in Portland, Maine, on July 4th and 5th, 1866. The author describes the events leading up to the fire, its spread, and the efforts made by the firefighters and citizens to contain it. The book also includes eyewitness accounts of the fire and its aftermath, as well as illustrations of the destruction caused by the blaze. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Portland, Maine, and the impact of natural disasters on communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.