A detailed history of the famous Mason and Dixon line and the long boundary dispute between Pennsylvania and Virginia.
This history traces the border quarrels that shaped one of colonial America’s best‑known lines. It covers the back‑and‑forth over land claims, the 1732 and 1760 agreements, and the 1760 compromise that finally set the course for running the line. Learn how repeated disputes, surveys, and political maneuvering influenced who owned Delaware and how the boundary was finally measured and marked in 1784.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331829065_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331829065
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331829065
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