Remembering Kent Island (MD): Stories from the Chesapeake (American Chronicles (History Press)) [Paperback]

Brent Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 13, 2009 | Series: American Chronicles (History Press)

Settled by William Claiborne and fought for by the Calverts, Kent Island is a land of charming beauty and unfailing hospitality. Local author Brent Lewis regales his readers with tales of industrious watermen, floating theatres, legendary pirates, bootleggers and ghostly haunts. Meet Islanders such as the feisty Margaret Brent, who petitioned for voting rights in 1648, and tenacious Senator James Kirwan, who saved the island from becoming a weapons testing ground. With a warm style, Lewis pays homage to a way of life that is fast slipping beneath the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: The History Press (May 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596296623
• ISBN-13: 978-1596296626
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,306,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Local History At Its Finest, February 4, 2011

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Larry G. Collier Jr. "bandaidmd" (mid atlantic USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remembering Kent Island (MD): Stories from the Chesapeake (American Chronicles (History Press)) (Paperback)

What a great glimpse of history from the early days and forward of what was once an isolated island settlement that has now become a hectic suburban type community.

For those of you that travel thru this area on your way to the Maryland and Delaware beaches give this a read and gain a new perspective on this great area of Maryland.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a title for your review, July 29, 2009

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John L. Bonner "No Pseudonym" (Kent Island) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remembering Kent Island (MD): Stories from the Chesapeake (American Chronicles (History Press)) (Paperback)

Author Brent Lewis is one of those rare writers who can make the dry facts of history come alive with anecdotes and humor. Few are aware that Kent Island is the third English settlement in America, following only Jamestown and Plymouth. It occupies an often overlooked niche in our nation's history. Lewis fills this literary void with style and panache. Historically interesting and an easy read to boot.

5.0 out of 5 stars Remembering Kent Island (MD): Stories from the Che..., February 5, 2011

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CarlyKB - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remembering Kent Island (MD): Stories from the Chesapeake (American Chronicles (History Press)) (Paperback)

Being a Kent Island local I was intriqued by the family name geneology. I found it helpful in keeping my facts stright about who's who around town. Brent's book is a small touch on local history. A fascinating easy read. Can't wait for more. I would love a book that specifically details Kent Island's indian population and culture.