It is bordered by maryland w, s, and there is a short border with pennsylvania n. Rare books, rare pamphlets, and delaware imprints are cataloged in the library section of ask caesar. The new delaware county history book volume 2 home. Delaware genealogy new sweden history genealogy delaware swedes delaware name of the family.
A chronological, geographical, and biographical survey and compendium this includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. Delaware time line chronological timetable of events. Delaware county histories books history of delaware county, indiana 1998 covering western delaware countycontact shawn for more info. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The subject of this book is somewhat prosaic, but john munroe a professor of history at the university of delaware makes the most of it. The first white settler, nicholas depuy, arrived from new amsterdam in 1727. These materials represent a wide range of subjects. Delaware ranks 49th in size in the nation with a total area of 1,982 square miles. Highest 442 feet above sea level ebright road, north wilmington. Some of the same books discussed here are viewed in a different light in the article fiction. Between 1698 and 1699, the descendants of these early. Discover the delaware history trail to explore and learn about the first states history and heritage. The history of delaware as a political entity dates back to the early colonization of north america by europeanamerican settlers. The research librarys collection of rare printed materials includes over 700 rare books, 110 rare pamphlets, 83 almanacs, and over 300 delaware imprints by over 25 printers.
Captain thomas macdonough, delaware born hero of the battle of lake champlain, by virginia mason burdick, 1991, 100 pp. Originally undertaken by the author as a bicentennial project in 1975. Delaware during the civil war a political history by. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Delaware compiled genealogies genealogy familysearch wiki. Delaware is 96 miles long and 39 miles at its widest. The state of delaware was named from the river and bay. Delaware school district organization and boundaries 1974 by. It is situated just south of the foothills of the pocono mountains, 2. John a munroe 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. The delaware lodge boasts 12 guest rooms, each featuring views of our championship golf course and the scenic delaware river. When learning about the states, you need to be sure to include books that your child can read as well as books for you to read. Page 810 for the purpose of acquiring and diffusing among the people of the united states useful and practical information on the subjects connected with agriculture, and to promote scientific investigation and experiment respecting the principles and applications of agricultural science.
An environmental history of delaware, by william h. Once youve sent the completed passport to delaware tourism office. Search delaware family histories through our genealogy books, maps. Some of the works have only the name of the family or an individual as the subject term. Many, but not all, can be located using the subject term delaware genealogy. This is, of course, a very prominent date in delaware history, and in the history of the united states. He was the author of more than 70 articles and several books, including the university of delaware. A geographical description of the states of maryland and delaware.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Wilmingtons delaware history center is housed in a renovated, art deco former woolworth fiveandtencent store. Delaware was inhabited nearly 10,000 years ago, and a succession of various cultures occupied the area until the first european contact. During the summer the shawnee lived in barkcovered houses. Home upcoming about articles buy sell music blog links email search site delaware histories. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the delaware libraries digital collection. The history of delaware as a political entity dates back to the early colonization of north. Delaware history timeline important dates, events, and milestones in delaware history. The state is organized into three countiesfrom north to south. Read newspapers, journals, electronic books, and more without leaving your.
His home was used as a fort during the french and indian war. Their early inhabitants tended to identify more closely with the county than the colony or state. It is the second smallest and sixth least populous state, but also the sixth most densely populated. The first 11 volumes of this periodical bound in uniform blue cloth and with indices bound in at the end of each volume. Fiction or nonfiction books set in delaware score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Big library read connects readers around the world with the same book at the. It is the second smallest state in the country and one of the most densely populated. Closely related in language and culture to the fox, kickapoo, and sauk, the shawnee were also influenced by a long association with the seneca and delaware. Usa 1,012,695 delaware 2,327 delaware histories and genealogies 103 statewide histories and genealogies. At this time i do not encourage you to travel, even short distance, unless absolutely necessary. Check out the delaware historical and cultural affairs blog for all of the latest updates. Use this site to research and learn about places around the world when. My most recent read from this list of books set in delaware was the book of unknown americans by cristina henriquez. Delaware public archives edit edit source major collections of compiled genealogies in the delaware public archives include.
This is the official page for information on the new delaware county, indiana history book volume 2, due out in 2018. These childrens books about delaware are sure to please and fascinate your kids. Our goal is to optimize library service to the citizens of delaware county through. New castle county includes the largest population and smallest area of delawares three counties. Wilson lloyd bevan history of delaware past and present complete in 4. Offers a chronological timeline of important dates, events, and milestones in delaware history. To begin your journey on the trail, download a passport, select which sites youd like to visit and write down the codes from the delaware history trail signs at each location to complete your passport. Delaware declared its independence from great britain on june 15, 1776. This beautiful and heartbreaking novel charts the lives of a diverse group of immigrants, living in a delaware apartment block.
In fact, we have an entire national park that spans half of the state, noting important historic places in the first state. Classes, programs, storytimes and more at your local library branch. The new delaware county history book volume 2, muncie. Most of the time, when you hear about delaware history, you hear about war heroes, colonial surveys, railroad towns, and of course, the elaborate estates of the du ponts. The delaware colony was founded in 1638 by european colonists from the netherlands and sweden. In 1904, worthington hall, later known as the shawnee playhouse. Delaware history the history of delaware state the us50. Rare books, almanacs, rare pamphlets, delaware imprints before 1830.
Shawnee on delaware is an unincorporated community on the delaware river, part of smithfield township in monroe county, pennsylvania. Delaware history trail historic sites visit delaware. Delawares largest city is wilmington, while the state capital is dover, the second. It is for this reason that delawares nickname of choice is the first state. Delaware tercentenary program 1938 delaware tercentenary official program pdf 3. These childrens books set in delaware includes a story about a local indian tribes celebration, and a time travel story that takes us back to 1776.
Delaware county pennsylvania libraries is a federated system comprised of 26. Childrens books set in delaware, a list kidstravelbooks. The first european colony in the delaware valley was established by swedish settlers in 1638. The delaware indians were one of the most advanced tribes of the eastern united states. The commission also serves as the state historical records advisory board for the purposes of. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Its history includes occupations by the dutch, swedish, britishand the colony of pennsylvania, which included delaware until 1703. List of books and articles about delaware history online. Located on the north lawn of the shawnee inn and golf resort, riverside glamping is for guests who desire a luxurious outdoor retreat. Shawnee, an algonquianspeaking north american indian people who lived in the central ohio river valley. This article was originally published in volume 1, number 3 june 1992 of collecting delaware books. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Early explorations of our coastline were made by the spaniards and portuguese in the sixteenth century, by henry hudson in 1609 under the auspices of the dutch, by samuel argall in 1610, by cornelius may in 16, and by cornelius hendricksen in 1614.
As visitors travel along the delaware history trail, youll explore the proud heritage of the first state. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. It thereby also became independent of pennsylvania with which it had been connected since 1682. Delaware family histories, genealogy books, cds, maps, records. Abstracts of the proceedings of the orphans court of sussex county, delaware 17081709, 17281777.
It is made up of three counties established since 1638, before the time of william penn. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the. The standard history of the early period is benjamin ferris, a history of the original settlements on the delaware 1846. This book covers the history of delaware from the earliest european settlers dutch, swedish and english up to the present 2006 cutoff.
Delaware occupies the northeastern portion of the delmarva peninsula and some islands and territory within the delaware river. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the delaware. It may be a factual account of the history or geography of the state. A comprehensive history of delaware and its people, published in 1888. The delaware heritage commission publishes books about delaware history, provides grants to individuals and groups, hosts special events, promotes the collection of oral histories and offers outreach services to organizations and individuals. News delaware historical and cultural affairs blog.
The delaware historical society was founded in may 1864 for the elucidation of history, particularly such portions as may refer to delaware. The first of the original states to ratify the federal constitution, delaware occupies a small niche in the bostonwashington, d. The civil war diary of amelia martin, fenwick island, delaware, 1861 by karen hesse, the discreet charm. If youre short on time, these are my personal picks for books.
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