Complete View of Baltimore : With a Statistical Sketch, of All the Commercial, Mercantile, Manufacturing, Literary, Scientific, and Religious Institutions and Establishments, in the Same, and in Its Vicinity for Fifteen Miles Rou

Charles Varle

ISBN 10: 1331993016 / ISBN 13: 9781331993018

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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• Title: Complete View of Baltimore : With a Statistical Sketch, of All the Commercial, Mercantile, Manufacturing, Literary, Scientific, and Religious Institutions and Establishments, in the Same, and in Its Vicinity for Fifteen Miles Rou
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331993016
• ISBN 13: 9781331993018
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
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Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive history of Baltimore, Maryland from its humble beginnings as a small town to its present-day status as a thriving metropolis. The author traces the growth of the city through its various stages, from its founding in 1729 to its incorporation in 1796, up to its rapid expansion in the 19th century. The book also provides a detailed account of the city's social, economic, and political development, including its role in the American Revolution and the Civil War. Along the way, the author offers fascinating insights into the lives of Baltimore's most prominent citizens and institutions, including Edgar Allan Poe, Johns Hopkins University, and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Overall, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of one of America's most important cities.