In this comprehensive work, John Thomas Scharf traces the history of Maryland from its colonial beginnings up to the eve of the American Revolution. He covers everything from the early settlements and interactions with Native American tribes to the political and economic developments that helped shape the colony's identity. Scharf's extensive research and engaging prose make this book a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the colonial period. 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.