ISBN: 9781331829065 - mason and dixon's line: a history (classic reprint): including an outline of the boundary controversy between pennsylvania virginia: a history: ... pennsylvania virginia (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and often overlooked history of a boundary line that shaped the landscape and destiny of early America: Mason and Dixon's Line. The author, a meticulous researcher, takes readers on a journey through centuries of colonial rivalries, intricate land grants, and boundary disputes that tested the limits of diplomacy and sparked conflict. The book explores how the line became a pivotal point in the evolving relationship between England and its colonies, with particular focus on the struggle between the proprietors of Maryland and Pennsylvania for control of valuable territory. You'll discover how the pursuit of wealth and power, coupled with competing religious beliefs, led to a protracted legal battle. The author also reveals the meticulous process of running the line itself, a scientific feat accomplished in challenging terrain, and the enduring impact of this man-made border on the political and social fabric of the nation. This engrossing account sheds light on a crucial chapter in American history, offering insights into the complex interplay of politics, economics, and land ownership that shaped the nation's earliest development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…