Maryland's Influence Upon Land Cessions To The United States (1885)

Maryland's Influence Upon Land Cessions to the United States is a historical book written by Herbert Baxter Adams and originally published in 1885. The book explores the role that the state of Maryland played in the formation of the United States and the transfer of land from the states to the federal government. The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides a historical overview of the land cession process, including the various treaties and agreements that were made between the states and the federal government. The second section focuses specifically on Maryland's contributions to this process, including the state's participation in the Annapolis Convention and the Constitutional Convention. The third section examines the impact of these land cessions on the development of the United States, including the expansion of the country's borders and the establishment of new territories and states.Throughout the book, Adams provides detailed accounts of the various political and legal debates surrounding the land cession process, as well as the key figures involved in these discussions. He also offers insights into the broader social and economic factors that influenced the development of the United States during this time period.Overall, Maryland's Influence Upon Land Cessions to the United States is a comprehensive and insightful look at an important aspect of American history. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the formation of the United States, the role of individual states in this process, and the impact of territorial expansion on the nation's development.With Minor Papers On George Washington�������s Interest In Western Lands, The Potomac Company, And A National University.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.