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Archives Of Maryland LXVII; Proceedings Of The Provincial Court Maryland 1677-1678 Court Series (12)

Archives Of Maryland LXVII; Proceedings Of The Provincial Court Maryland 1677-1678 Court Series (12)

Merritt, Elizabeth

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General ReferenceGeneral LawRegional: West

ISBN10: 9354483739
ISBN13: 9789354483738
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2021
Pages: 538
Weight: 1.72
Height: 1.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Voices from a colonial courtroom still echo across the centuries. History lives in the margins. Archives Of Maryland LXVII: Proceedings Of The Provincial Court Maryland 1677-1678 gathers the surviving colonial court records of the Maryland provincial court at a pivotal moment in 17th century Maryland. Preserved here are formal actions of judges, advocates and litigants under colonial Maryland law, set against the wider world of British colonial America. Compiled by Elizabeth Merritt as part of the renowned Archives of Maryland series, these historical legal documents form a meticulous primary source collection for anyone drawn to the textures of real lives and conflicts. As proceedings unfold through case entries, sworn testimonies and judicial orders, patterns of landholding, trade, servitude and crime emerge with striking clarity, illuminating the workings of early American justice. This carefully edited historians reference edition doubles as a rich resource for genealogists, who can trace individuals, family names and local communities across decades. Drawn from the Maryland Historical Society records and allied repositories, it offers scholars, students and curious readers an unvarnished view of authority, dissent and everyday experience in the provincial capital. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For library shelves, working desks or private collections, it stands as both evidence and artefact of colonial Maryland.

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