"Originally undertaken by the author as a Bicentennial project in 1975, and now the standard history of the state, this volume chronicles the history of Delaware from the early 1600s to the present."--BOOK JACKET.

The Encyclopedia of Delaware contains detailed information on States: Symbols and Designations, Geography, Archaeology, State History, Local History on individual cities, towns and counties, Chronology of Historic Events in the State, Profiles of Governors, Political Directory, State Constitution, Bibliography of books about the state and an Index.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... There are two livings vacant in Worcester County. One of them Valued at 30000 DEGREES weight of Tobacco, the other only at 170001b weight p Annum but will after the decease of Mr Adams receive an addition of about 130001b p. Ann: I shall according to his Lordship Instructions induct Mr. Harris to the last. Aug 20. 1753 I am sorry I have reason to think myself obliged not to comply with my Lords instructions in respect to Mr. Harris he being charged with the forgery of a Bill during his residence in London. Sept. 14. 1753 July 1st 1661 ) Was read this following Clause in a letter from his Lop Dated London 14th December 1660 post alliqua (vizt) Captaine Neale being by the late Acte for Navigacon putt by his Voyage in the Dutch ship he intended is gone as a Passenger for Maryland in an English vessell he was at the Isle of Wight on 16th of the last moneth upon his voyage to yow I hope when he comes yow and he and my other friends will thinke upon some speedy and effectuall waye for Reduceing the Dutch in Delaware Baye The New England men will be assisting in itt and Secretary Ludwell of Virginia assured me before he went from hence that the Virgineans will be soe too But it were well to be done with all Celerity convenient because perhaps the New England men falling upon them at Manhatas may take in the head to fall upon them at Delaware too and by that means ptend some tytle to the place &c Whereupon the Councell tooke a viewe of his Lops Comon to the said Captaine James Neale Granted for the leavying of men to make warre upon certain ennemies Piratts, and Robbers that had usurped a parte of Delaware Baye lying within the fortyeth Degree of Northerly Latitude as followeth (vizt) And upon Consideraton had first that it is very doubtfull whe

Excerpt from Rodney's Diary and Other Delaware RecordsThrough the courtesy of Richard S. Rodney I was ted to copy the diary of his ancestor, the Hon. Daniel Rodney.The other Delaware Records are bits found scattered through New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland; archives, together with a few Wills from the Will Books in Georgetown, Delaware.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state’s unique flavor. The WPA Guide to Delaware takes the reader on a journey through the coastal beauty of the state, from the Twelve-Mile Circle to the Nanticoke River. Although Delaware is the second smallest state in terms of area, the guide offers 27 driving tours accompanied by engaging photographs and pen-and-ink drawings. Published in 1938, this guide to the First State, also details Delaware’s rich history.