MARYLAND, THE SEVENTH STATE: A HISTORY, 3RD EDITION. Now in hardback, this is a comprehensive book covering many aspects of the State of Maryland. The front cover displays a color Maryland State Flag, & the back cover displays a color picture of the Great Seal of Maryland. The book starts with a complete chronology, covering major events in Maryland's history from 10,000 B.C. to the present day. The first section deals with the founding of the State of Maryland, as well as the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 & the Civil War, & how these relate to Maryland. Also included are pictures & descriptions of all State Symbols & the Great Seal as well as all former Great Seals. This Third Edition includes In-Depth information on all counties of Maryland & Baltimore City. Included in this section is information on their founding, as well as historical places of interest. Provided for each county & Baltimore City is a map & a picture of its seal, as well as Maryland Counties & their County Seat, Order of Establishment, Population, Regions, & State Parks & Forests. Also included is a chronology of Maryland's Barons of Baltimore, Lords of Proprietary & Governors from 1625 to the present day. Additionally, this Third Edition contains United States stamps commemorating Maryland, & Obsolete Bank Notes & miscellaneous documents from Maryland's past. Other general information on Maryland & trivia & interesting facts questions & answers are provided. Suitable for all ages, this is the only book of its kind to include all aspects in one volume. This new Third Edition also contains many illustrations & photographs. 432 pages, $29.95. Other books by the author are: THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES, ISBN 1-884604-00-5 & THE FIRST LADIES OF THE UNITED STATES, ISBN 1-884604-01-3. These books include a picture & signature of each president, & a picture of each First Lady. Both include biographical information. Order directly from: Creative Impressions, Ltd., P.O. Box 188, Glen Arm, MD. 21057. (410) 592-7068.

Maryland The Seventh State A History, now in its 5th Edition, is the only book that covers all of Maryland's twenty-three counties and Baltimore City, to include all areas of interest and all historical places. Everything Maryland is here; Chronologies and interesting facts, all of Maryland's State Symbols, Maryland's Firsts, Maryland's Native Trees, Forests and Parks, Regions, Lighthouses, Mountains, Gardens, Islands, Rivers, each counties Order of Establishment, listing of Maryland's Governors, General Information, Population, Monuments, and many Miscellaneous Facts, and a Crab Cake Recipe. Also includes numerous Biographies of People famous to Maryland and its history. Learn all about the Seventh State to join the Union on April 28, 1788 and why Maryland is called "America in Miniature."

Tucked between the larger commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia and overshadowed by the political maneuverings of its neighbor, Washington, D.C., Maryland has often been overlooked and neglected in studies of state governmental systems. With the publication of Maryland Politics and Government, the challenging demographic diversity, geographic variety, and dynamic Democratic pragmatism of Maryland finally get their due. Two longtime political analysts, Herbert C. Smith and John T. Willis, conduct a sustained inquiry into topics including the Maryland identity, political history, and interest groups; the three branches of state government; and policy areas such as taxation, spending, transportation, and the environment. Smith and Willis also establish a “Two Marylands” model that explains the dominance of the Maryland Democratic Party, established in the post–Civil War era, that persists to this day even in a time of political polarization. Unique in its scope, detail, and coverage, Maryland Politics and Government sets the standard for understanding the politics of the Free State (or, alternately, the Old Line State) for years to come.

An introductory high school textbook surveying the history of Maryland, with emphasis on the blacks, women, immigrants, and other special groups contributing to the variety of its population.

The chief interest in this work rests with the naturalizations in Part III, which were compiled from Maryland's Provincial Court documents in the Hall of Records, Annapolis, Between 1742 and 1775 upwards of 1,000 naturalizations were granted in Maryland. Data in the naturalization records presented here includes the identifying number of the record, date of naturalization, date of communion, volume and page of the Provincial Court Judgments, name, county or town of residence, nationality, church membership, location of church, and witnesses to communion. Place names, clergy, and parish locations are identified in the appendix.

From big, exciting cities to beautiful nature preserves to bay access, Maryland's diverse geography offers something for everyone. This book demonstrates that the Old Line State's diversity is not just limited to geography, though. One of Maryland's assets is the unique makeup of the people who call the state home. The book explores the history, industries, and government of Maryland. Readers will find interesting facts, interactive activities, and more.