This book explores the uniqueness of Maryland in terms of religious tolerance, historical significance, the mountains-to-seashore terrain, her talented statesmen and women, writers and educators, and her modern-day progressiveness. Contents: include: The Colonial Years, 1608-1776; Years of War, 1776-1865; Years of Change, 1865-1986; Writers of and about Maryland; More People; Places; and Things. This anthology is suitable for general readers and as a supplementary text for courses in United States history and literature.