""A History of Anne Arundel County, in Maryland"" is a comprehensive historical account of the county's development and growth from its earliest days to the early 20th century. The author, Elihu Samuel Riley, provides a detailed examination of the county's geography, climate, and natural resources, as well as its colonial and Revolutionary War-era history, including its role in the tobacco trade and the founding of the United States Naval Academy. The book also covers the county's economic and social development in the 19th century, including the rise of industry and the impact of the Civil War. Throughout the book, Riley includes numerous biographical sketches of prominent figures in the county's history, as well as detailed descriptions of important events and landmarks. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Anne Arundel County or Maryland in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.