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Boundaries : how the Mason-Dixon line settled a family feud & divided a nation

Traces the history of the Mason-Dixon Line as reflected by family feuds, exploration, scientific advancement and the cultural conflicts between America's northern and southern states.

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Main Author: Walker, Sally M.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2014.
Edition:1st ed., reinforced trade ed.
Subjects and Genres:
Mason, Charles, > 1728-1786 > Juvenile literature.
Surveying > United States > History > 18th century > Juvenile literature.
Mason-Dixon Line > Juvenile literature.
Pennsylvania > Boundaries > Maryland > Juvenile literature.
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Table of Contents:
  • Old-World prejudice, New-world dreams
  • Maryland's shores
  • Convictions and conscience
  • The seed of a nation
  • Whose land?
  • Stars in their eyes
  • Surveyors to the rescue
  • Tackling the impossible
  • The west line
  • Continuing west
  • Dangerous territory
  • Freedom's boundary
  • Time's boundary.

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