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DELAWARE HISTORY / GENEALOGY / COLONIAL AMERICA
J. Thomas Scharf’s monumental History of Delaware, 1609–1888, originally published in Philadelphia in 1888.
Offered here are the 1990 Family Line Publications hardcover reprint of Volume I together with the separate Index volume.
An exceptionally detailed historical and genealogical reference covering Delaware from its earliest settlement through the nineteenth century. Subjects include early Native inhabitants, New Sweden, Dutch colonial rule, William Penn, pirates and privateers, colonial society, the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, agriculture, education, medicine, law, government and numerous other aspects of Delaware history.
Illustrated and includes historical mapping.
The accompanying Index volume greatly improves the usefulness of this enormous historical reference for genealogists, family historians and researchers searching for individual people, families, communities and historical events.
Blue cloth hardcovers with gilt lettering.
Condition: Good used condition. Both volumes remain solid and presentable with generally clean interiors. Covers show light shelf and handling wear, including some rubbing/scuffing and minor marks. Page edges show minor signs of handling/storage. No dust jackets. Please examine all photographs for exact condition.
PLEASE NOTE: This offering contains Volume I and the Index volume only. Volume II is NOT included. These are 1990 reprints of the work originally published in 1888.
SKU G/4
History of Delaware 1609-1888 J Thomas Scharf Vol 1 + Index Genealogy Maps
$150.00
J. Thomas Scharf’s monumental History of Delaware, 1609–1888, originally published in Philadelphia in 1888.
Offered here are the 1990 Family Line Publications hardcover reprint of Volume I together with the separate Index volume.
An exceptionally detailed historical and genealogical reference covering Delaware from its earliest settlement through the nineteenth century. Subjects include early Native inhabitants, New Sweden, Dutch colonial rule, William Penn, pirates and privateers, colonial society, the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, agriculture, education, medicine, law, government and numerous other aspects of Delaware history.
Illustrated and includes historical mapping.
The accompanying Index volume greatly improves the usefulness of this enormous historical reference for genealogists, family historians and researchers searching for individual people, families, communities and historical events.
Blue cloth hardcovers with gilt lettering.
Condition: Good used condition. Both volumes remain solid and presentable with generally clean interiors. Covers show light shelf and handling wear, including some rubbing/scuffing and minor marks. Page edges show minor signs of handling/storage. No dust jackets. Please examine all photographs for exact condition.
PLEASE NOTE: This offering contains Volume I and the Index volume only. Volume II is NOT included. These are 1990 reprints of the work originally published in 1888.
SKU G/4