History of Dorchester County, Maryland (Classic Reprint)

This book delves into the rich history of Dorchester County, Maryland, offering a comprehensive account of the region's formation, development, and key historical events. The author traces the county's origins to the Calvert family and the establishment of the Maryland colony, highlighting the role of the Proprietary government and the early settlers. The book explores the county's establishment in 1669, the appointment of its first officials, and the establishment of the county's legal and administrative framework. It also examines the county's participation in the broader history of Maryland, including its involvement in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Through detailed research and analysis, this book provides a valuable resource for understanding the history of Dorchester County and its place within the larger narrative of Maryland's past.Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.