Baltimore, Past And Present: With Biographical Sketches Of Its Representative Men (1871)

""Baltimore, Past And Present: With Biographical Sketches Of Its Representative Men"" is a historical book written by Brantz Mayer and published in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Baltimore, Maryland, from its earliest days to the present time. The author covers a range of topics, including the city's founding, its growth and development, its economy, and its social and cultural history. In addition to the historical account, the book also includes biographical sketches of some of the most influential and representative figures in Baltimore's history. These sketches provide insight into the lives and achievements of notable individuals such as John Eager Howard, Francis Scott Key, and John Pendleton Kennedy. Overall, ""Baltimore, Past And Present"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Baltimore, Maryland, and the United States in general. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the city's past, as well as insights into the lives of some of its most important citizens.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.