An introduction to colonial Maryland, describing the history, economy, and daily life of the colony.

From the earliest days of the colony to the turn of the 20th century, the General Assembly of Maryland played a pivotal role in shaping the political and social landscape of the Free State. This authoritative history, written by Elihu Samuel Riley, delves into the minutiae of legislative procedure and political intrigue, while also offering insights into the broader trends that shaped Maryland's development over time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.