Tales Of Old Maryland: History And Romance On The Eastern Shore Of Maryland (1907) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781167058455)

Tales of Old Maryland: History and Romance on the Eastern Shore of Maryland (1907) is a book written by John Henry Kelley Shannahan Jr. that offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the history and culture of Maryland's Eastern Shore. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the region's past and present. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and natural resources of the Eastern Shore, while the second chapter delves into the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area. The subsequent chapters cover the arrival of European settlers, the founding of towns and cities, and the development of the region's economy. Throughout the book, Shannahan Jr. also highlights the many stories of love, tragedy, and adventure that have taken place on the Eastern Shore over the centuries. These tales include the story of the pirate Blackbeard, the legend of the ""Ghost Fleet"" of the Chesapeake Bay, and the tale of the star-crossed lovers who inspired the play ""Romeo and Juliet."" Overall, Tales of Old Maryland: History and Romance on the Eastern Shore of Maryland (1907) is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating region.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: John Henry Kelley Jr. Shannahan
ISBN-10: 1167058453
ISBN-13: 9781167058455
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 122
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d