Baltimore: Its History and Its People, Vol. I (Baltimore Authors Book 20)

Living and working as he did at the midpoint between Philadelphia, an important center for assisting fugitive slaves, and Baltimore, a major port in the slave trade, his story illustrates in raw detail the tensions that arose along the border between slavery and freedom just prior to the Civil War. Milt Diggins , an independent scholar, is a former editor of the Cecil Historical Journal and a frequent contributor to local publications. Diggins weaves a compelling narrative of a notorious slave hunter, Thomas McCreary, and others like him, who operated for years along the border between slavery and freedom in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

While white and black abolitionists, escaped slaves, and their free neighbors fought McCreary and others with fists, guns, and through the courts, they discovered that the man-hunters found much support for their legal and extra-legal activities, even at the cost of innocent lives and the freedom of many more. Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero.

Intended for a general audience, it explains how they have been adapting to changing conditions—both climatic and human—for all of that time in a way that is jargon-free and readable. The authors, cultural anthropologists with long experience of modern Indian people, convincingly demonstrate that all through their history, Native people have behaved like rational adults, contrary to the common stereotype of Indians.

Moreover, in the very early Contact Period at least, some English settlers respected them accordingly. Unfortunately, although they never went to war against the English, they were driven nearly out of existence.

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Yet some of them refused to leave, and, adapting yet again to a changing world, their descendants are living successfully in Indian communities today. She has assisted Indian communities in rebuilding their economies in a culturally appropriate manner. She has been studying the Powhatan Indians in Virginia since , with interests in the Algonquian-speaking Indians in adjacent states.

One reason is a vast photographic record of the people, places, and events surrounding the war, a legacy that breathes life into the sepia-toned past. Maryland's Civil War Photographs presents the largest collection of original Maryland-related Civil War photographs ever published. What we present here is a collection of the most significant outdoor views, interiors which had to be made with only natural light , and studio portraits combined to place them in the historical context of their creation.

Over four decades, he has assembled the largest private collection of vintage Maryland photographs and related material in the state. All but forgotten by Americans, the War of — was a dramatic watershed for the young, groundbreaking United States Republic. Ill-prepared to fight the powerful English nation, the U.

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The historic tales unfold with a lively narrative, well over a hundred vivid illustrations, and clear maps to follow the action. In addition, a travel section provides a rich guide for adventurers who want to step back years and explore the tidewater world where the war was fought. Eshelman is a cultural resource consultant, historian, researcher, and writer.

Long overshadowed by the American Revolution and the Civil War, the War of remains a largely forgotten conflict. Its origins as part of the larger Napoleonic wars layered complex issues that to this day make the conflict difficult to understand. The bicentennial of the War of is now upon us. With an engaging question-and-answer format, this book offers a concise and informative introduction to the War of , clearing much of the fog that surrounds it. Hickey is a professor of history at Wayne State College. He has written widely on the War of , including the books The War of A Forgotten Conflict; The War of Over the past years, Elizabeth "Betsy" Patterson Bonaparte has inspired countless books, movies, articles, and fictionalized accounts, yet none captures the full measure of her fascinating life.

Born in Baltimore to a wealthy family in , Elizabeth Patterson shook local and Parisian society when she wed Jerome Bonaparte, brother of the Emperor Napoleon. Determined to secure a better future for his brother, the emperor annulled the marriage, but not before it produced a son, Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte.

Shrewd and successful in real estate dealings, Betsy's quest to win royal status for her son and grandsons consumed the remainder of her ninety-four years.

Helen Jean Burn spent most of her working life in television, and as head writer for Maryland Public Television, specialized in historical documentaries. It contains many interesting maps and photographs. The book will be of special interest to historians of Americana, of the industrial world, of the role of cities in international commerce, and to people with roots in this important area. Read more Read less.

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Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. If you want the facts about Baltimore, this book is a must. All these three volumes are eyeopeners, offering plenty of information about Baltimore's past along the lines of Col.

Showing of 4 reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. This is the first time anyone has taken a truly deep dive into the archives of Baltimore City with an eye toward assembling a common theme across the history of the city. A Political History helps put the current state of the city in the context of its much longer story. I have given over ten copies of this book as a gift, and it has been received and read enthusiastically every time. One person found this helpful.

Amazing history that highlights how little politics in Baltimore and Maryland have changed over two centuries. Still fighting the same battles. See all 4 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. Set up a giveaway. Customers who viewed this item also viewed. That You Must Not Miss. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Learn more about Amazon Prime. Get fast, free shipping with Amazon Prime. Get to Know Us.

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