02326cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000240012824500340015226400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250801160040352012710051953400450179065300450183565300600188085600430194099900170198327716UtSlPG20260610133631.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a52021269  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aPeter, Grace Dunlop12aA Portrait of Old George Town 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-01-06  aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Louise Pattison and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"A Portrait of Old George Town" by Grace Dunlop Peter is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book intricately details the evolution of Georgetown, Maryland, from its early days as a bustling port town to its intricate relationships among diverse communities, emphasizing its rich cultural and architectural heritage. The author, who has deep personal roots in the town, aims to depict not just its physical attributes but also the character and traditions of its residents.  The opening of the book introduces readers to Georgetown's early history, including its establishment and the significance of its location by the Potomac River. It describes the initial interactions between indigenous peoples and European settlers, highlighting prominent figures who contributed to the town's growth. The narrative discusses early settlers' influences, such as tobacco trade, and the establishment of the town through a series of land grants and developments in the 18th century. The author's personal connection to the region adds warmth and authenticity to the exploration of Georgetown across centuries, inviting readers to appreciate the town's transformation while reflecting on its enduring legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGeorgetown (Washington, D.C.) -- History  aGeorgetown (Washington, D.C.) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27716  c68625d68625