02681cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000150007804000110009304100170010405000090012110000260013024502660015626400510042230000470047333600260052033700260054633800360057250000310060850802110063952012670085053400450211765300240216265300620218670000350224885600430228399900170232657811UtSlPG20260610134331.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  arc01003361  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aAlsop, George,d1638-12aA Character of the Province of Maryland :bDescribed in four distinct parts; also a small Treatise on the Wild and Naked Indians (or Susquehanokes) of Maryland, their customs, manners, absurdities, and religion; together with a collection of historical letters. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-08-30  aProduced by ellinora, RichardW, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"A Character of the Province of Maryland" by George Alsop is a historical account written in the mid-17th century. The book provides a detailed description of the Mary-Land province, including its geography, government, and customs of its inhabitants. Alsop's work is particularly notable for its exploration of the lives of both the settlers and the indigenous Susquehannock Indians, offering insights into their culture, practices, and the overall environment of early colonial America.  The opening of this tract sets the stage for Alsop's exploration of Maryland, describing its lush geography and the various plants and animals that inhabit the region. The author conveys a sense of abundance and opportunity in Maryland, detailing the political structure and social dynamics among its residents, while also addressing the issues of servitude and the treatment of laborers in the province. He flows from vivid descriptions of the land to commentary on the people's characters and lifestyles, without shying away from discussing the contradictions inherent in colonial life. The beginning suggests that Alsop aims to promote emigration to Maryland, painting a flattering picture intended to draw in new settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSusquehanna Indians  aMaryland -- Description and travel -- Early works to 18001 aShea, John Gilmary,d1824-189240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57811  c98640d98640