Book Description

The system of land tenure in Maryland has its roots in the policies and procedures of the Lords Baltimore, who were granted almost royal powers by the King of England. The province of Maryland was, in essence, a great land market, and the Land-Office managed the original granting of that land on behalf of the Proprietors.But its functions were obscure, even to those active in the market.In this completely new publication of the original 1808 classic, Kilty's engaging style shines with new easy-to-read typefaces and layout. This is not a mere reprint; it is a completely new publication of the original text, with a new foreword by Joel Leininger and new indices.