Revolutionary Chestertown: Loyalists & Rebels on Maryland's Eastern Shore

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Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, the narrative explores the tensions between the wealthy gentry of Chestertown and the rising revolutionary spirit. While the elite sought to maintain loyalty to the Crown, local protests against British policies emerged, highlighting the community's struggle between loyalty and rebellion. Religious and social conflicts intensified as both Loyalists and revolutionaries clashed violently. Theodore Corbett delves into the intricate dynamics of a community grappling with its identity during a time of upheaval.