Delaware: A History of the First State, Volume II

Reed editor, H. Clay

Published by Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1947

About this Item

Volume II of a three volume survey of the history of Delaware. Volume II surveys particular subjects in the history of Delaware with a focus on ethnic groups, religion, ducation, health, transsportation and social services. Of special note are individuals sections on African Americans, Native Americans, Jews, Italians, Poles and Finns. These include a short but provocative chapter by C.A. Weslager on the state's Nanticoke peoples and the so-called "Moors" of Delaware. An individual of mixed racial heritage might be have been classified as a Delaware "Moor". Weslager gives a detailed -- if repellent by contemporary standards -- description of the presumed ethnicity and characteristics of the Delaware "Moors," Green cloth, 479 pages, illustrated. Tanning of page edges and light general. Due to the weight of this volume, shipping outside the U.S. is not available.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Delaware: A History of the First State, Volume II
• Publisher: Lewis Historical Publishing Co.
• Publication Date: 1947
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good+