Tracing the history of the Delaware, this book delves into archives and newspaper files to explore the men who tried to tame this wild river. Many attempted to venture down it in a variety of vehicles due to the needs of commerce, but in recent times it has been converted to leisure activities.

Carolina Maria de Jesus' book, Quarto de Despejo (The Trash Room), depicted the harsh life of the slums, but it also spoke of the author's pride in her blackness, her high moral standards, and her patriotism. More than a million copies of her diary are believed to have been sold worldwide. Yet many Brazilians refused to believe that someone like de Jesus could have written such a diary, with its complicated words (some of them misused) and often lyrical phrasing as she discussed world events. Doubters prefer to believe the book was either written by Audáulio Dantas, the enterprising newspaper reporter who discovered her, or that Dantas rewrote it so substantially that her book is a fraud. With the cooperation of de Jesus' daughter, recent research shows that although Dantas deleted considerable portions of the diary (as well as a second one), every word was de Jesus'. But Dantas did "create" a different Carolina from the woman who coped with her harsh life by putting things down on paper. This book sets the record straight by providing detailed translations of de Jesus' unedited diaries and explains why Brazilian elites were motivated to obscure her true personality and present her as something she was not. It is not only about the writer but about Brazil as recorded by her sarcastic pen. The diary entries in this book span from 1958 to 1966, five years beyond text previously known to exist. They show de Jesus as she was, preserving her Joycean stream-of-consciousness language and her pithy characterizations.

Emerging from the Catskills, the Delaware River winds along the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey to the Atlantic, offering hundreds of miles of magnificent scenery. Its sparkling waters supported the Lenape tribes growing maize along its banks. English explorers sailed the river in search of the mythical Lake Laconia, believed to be the source of all northeastern rivers. Urban growth pitted railroads, industry and energy companies against protectionists in continuing fights over appropriate use of the river. Hunting, fishing and boating remain vital local traditions passed from one generation to the next. Author Frank H. Moyer charts the life and legacy of the mighty Delaware.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... There are two livings vacant in Worcester County. One of them Valued at 30000 DEGREES weight of Tobacco, the other only at 170001b weight p Annum but will after the decease of Mr Adams receive an addition of about 130001b p. Ann: I shall according to his Lordship Instructions induct Mr. Harris to the last. Aug 20. 1753 I am sorry I have reason to think myself obliged not to comply with my Lords instructions in respect to Mr. Harris he being charged with the forgery of a Bill during his residence in London. Sept. 14. 1753 July 1st 1661 ) Was read this following Clause in a letter from his Lop Dated London 14th December 1660 post alliqua (vizt) Captaine Neale being by the late Acte for Navigacon putt by his Voyage in the Dutch ship he intended is gone as a Passenger for Maryland in an English vessell he was at the Isle of Wight on 16th of the last moneth upon his voyage to yow I hope when he comes yow and he and my other friends will thinke upon some speedy and effectuall waye for Reduceing the Dutch in Delaware Baye The New England men will be assisting in itt and Secretary Ludwell of Virginia assured me before he went from hence that the Virgineans will be soe too But it were well to be done with all Celerity convenient because perhaps the New England men falling upon them at Manhatas may take in the head to fall upon them at Delaware too and by that means ptend some tytle to the place &c Whereupon the Councell tooke a viewe of his Lops Comon to the said Captaine James Neale Granted for the leavying of men to make warre upon certain ennemies Piratts, and Robbers that had usurped a parte of Delaware Baye lying within the fortyeth Degree of Northerly Latitude as followeth (vizt) And upon Consideraton had first that it is very doubtfull whe

Located on Pea Patch Island, Fort Delaware was erected to defend local ports from enemy attack but never received or fired a shot in anger. The first earthen-work version, constructed during the War of 1812, was followed by a second 1820s plan incorporating a masonry star design with a network of drainage ditches. Engineering issues and a low-lying site doomed the structure; in 1831, it was irreparably damaged by fire. A new plan created a more substantial fortification still standing to this day. Fort Delaware evolved into a well-established community that transformed from protector to notorious Civil War prison camp. Most widely known as a prison, it subsequently served in lesser roles through three more conflicts. Images of America: Fort Delaware unifies an amazing pictorial record of Fort Delaware's historical timeline. The story is not only of active duty but its rescue from abandonment and subsequent successful preservation work.

One of the most popular Dear America diaries of all time, bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne's STANDING IN THE LIGHT is now back in print with a gorgeous new cover!Catharine Carey Logan and her family have enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous life as the Quakers and Delaware Indians share a mutually trusting relationship. Recently, however, this friendship has been threatened by violence against the Indians. Then, Catharine and her brother are taken captive by the Lenape in retaliation. At first, Catharine is afraid of her captors. But when a handsome brave begins to teach her about the ways of the Lenape, she comes to see that all people share the same joys, hopes, and fears. Osborne crafts a thrilling story of romance and danger and remarkable courage.