Paul J. Ledman is an American historian and author based in Portland, Maine.[1][2] He has written several books on the history of Portland, notably Walking Through History: Portland, Maine on Foot in 2016.

Paul J. Ledman
Born
New York City, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationHistorian
Notable workPortland, Maine: Connections Across Time
Walking Through History: Portland, Maine on Foot
A Maine Town Responds: Cape Elizabeth and South Portland in the Civil War

Early life

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Ledman was born in New York City, where he graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1967. He then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in geology from Binghamton University in 1971, a Masters of Arts in history from the University of New Hampshire in 1999, and a law degree from New York Law School in 1982.[3] He passed the New York State Bar in 1983.[4] He worked as an officer of Blazing Eagles Corporation.[5]

Aside from being a writer, Ledman has had careers in geology, law, real estate and teaching.[6]

Personal life

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Ledman moved to Maine in 1990,[3] and now lives on Munjoy Hill in Portland with his wife Colleen.[6][7]

Bibliography

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Ledman has published three books:[8]

  • A Maine Town Responds: Cape Elizabeth and South Portland in the Civil War (2002)[9]
  • Walking Through History: Portland, Maine on Foot (2016)[10]
  • Portland, Maine: Connections Across Time (2023)[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Historian and author to speak at South Portland Historical Society". Press Herald. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  2. ^ "Was life in Maine better 100 years ago? A historian answers in two words". newscentermaine.com. 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  3. ^ a b "Hometown Reads". web.archive.org. 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  4. ^ "Paul J. Ledman". lawyers.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  5. ^ In the Matter of the Petition of Paul J. Ledman, Officer of Blazing Eagles Corp. – State of New York Tax Appeals Tribunal
  6. ^ a b "Portland Maine: Connections Across Time | Longfellow Books". www.longfellowbooks.com. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  7. ^ Bennett, Troy R. (2023-07-12). "How Portland has been shaped by its past". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  8. ^ "Greater Portland Landmarks - Calendar of Events". Greater Portland Landmarks. 2023-06-14. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  9. ^ Publishing, Next Steps; Ledman, Paul J. (2003). A Maine Town Responds: Cape Elizabeth and South Portland in the Civil War. Next Steps Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9728587-0-0.
  10. ^ Ledman, Paul J. (2016-07-20). Walking Through History: Portland Maine on Foot. Next Steps Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9728587-1-7.
  11. ^ Ledman, Paul J. (2023-06-10). Portland Maine: Connections Across Time. Next Steps Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9728587-2-4.