Tales Of Old Maryland History And Romance On The Eastern Shore Of Maryland 1907

Tales Of Old Maryland: History And Romance On The Eastern Shore Of Maryland is a book written by John Henry Kelley Shannahan Jr. and published in 1907. The book is a collection of stories and historical accounts of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, which is a peninsula located on the Chesapeake Bay. The book covers various topics such as the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area, the arrival of the first European settlers, the establishment of towns and cities, and the role of Maryland in the American Revolution. The author also includes stories of famous figures from Maryland's history, including the pirate Blackbeard, the poet Edgar Allan Poe, and the abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Throughout the book, Shannahan Jr. weaves together history and romance to create a vivid picture of life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, as well as those who enjoy tales of adventure and romance.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.