A Relation of the Colony of the Lord Baron of Baltimore, in Maryland, Near Virginia: A Narrative of the First Voyage to Maryland (1847) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161937381)

""A Relation Of The Colony Of The Lord Baron Of Baltimore, In Maryland, Near Virginia: A Narrative Of The First Voyage To Maryland"" is a historical book written by Andrew White and first published in 1847. The book is a detailed account of the founding of the Maryland colony by the Lord Baron of Baltimore, Cecil Calvert, in the early 17th century. The book begins with a brief history of the colony's founding and the reasons behind Lord Baltimore's decision to establish a new colony in the Americas. It then goes on to describe the first voyage to Maryland, which was led by Andrew White himself. In his narrative, White describes the journey across the Atlantic, the arrival in Maryland, and the initial interactions with the Native American tribes who inhabited the area. He also provides detailed descriptions of the geography, climate, and natural resources of the region, as well as the early struggles and successes of the colony.Throughout the book, White provides a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of the early Maryland colonists, including their efforts to establish a successful agricultural economy and their relationships with the Native Americans. Overall, ""A Relation Of The Colony Of The Lord Baron Of Baltimore, In Maryland, Near Virginia: A Narrative Of The First Voyage To Maryland"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of Maryland and the challenges faced by its early settlers.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.

Author: Andrew White
ISBN-10: 1161937382
ISBN-13: 9781161937381
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d