Around St. Michaels
Around St. Michaels by Christina Vitabile, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on July 25, 2007, offers a visual exploration of a town and its surrounding countryside over two centuries. This edition, comprising 130 pages, presents a collection of vintage photographs and postcards that capture life on the water, at work, and at leisure in St. Michaels, a town notable for its historical significance during the War of 1812.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of images showcasing antebellum mansions and skipjacks on the Miles River, alongside the stories of diverse individuals who contributed to the town’s history. The book draws from various sources, including the St. Michaels Museum and private collections, to document the lives of women and men of African, West Indian, and European descent. This visual journey not only highlights the town’s past but also reflects its enduring spirit and cultural heritage.
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Images of America: Around St. Michaels is a visual journey of a town and surrounding countryside through two centuries of life on the water, at work, and at leisure. Known as “the town that fooled the British” during the War of 1812, St. Michaels has continued to inspire independent spirits such as abolitionist Frederick Douglass, novelist James Michener, and the Victorian-era poetess Amelia Welby, whose work was admired by Edgar Allan Poe. These vintage photographs and postcards, featuring everything from antebellum mansions to the skipjacks on the Miles River, were compiled from the St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary’s Square, Talbot County Historical Society, Talbot County Library, and private collections. This volume documents the women and men of African, West Indian, and European descent who shaped the history of this landmark scenic town on the Chesapeake Bay.
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