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Tobaccoland addresses a wide variety of subjects, including but not limited to: tobacco laws, criminal laws, civil rights, the free market, religion, and philosophy. Intentionally provocative at times, Tobaccoland aims to increase discussion and debate about important issues. It is published by a criminal defense attorney in Maryland.

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Tobaccoland · 2W ago

Oxford, Maryland

Mystery Loves Company, Oxford I have been contacting bookstores across the State to let them know about my book, Witch Trials, Legends, and Lore of Maryland. So far, Back Creek Books in Annapolis and Fenwick Street Books in Leonardtown have agreed to carry copies. Last week, Mystery Loves Compan

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Tobaccoland · 1M ago

Witch Trials, Legends, and Lore of Maryland

Witch trials took place in early Maryland. Few people are aware of this fact or of the other legends, myths, or lore associated with witchcraft in the Free State. My new book, Witch Trials, Legends, and Lore of Maryland, reveals this fascinating history. Available through Amazon, Amazon UK, Barnes

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Tobaccoland · 1M ago

Chesapeake City, Cecil County, Maryland

Located on the eastern shore part of Cecil County, Chesapeake City's history is deeply linked to the building of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. Named Chesapeake City in 1839, the town grew to its peek population in 1849. Today the city is rather small, but it is pleasant enough and worth a visit

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Tobaccoland · 5M ago

H.L. Mencken House, Baltimore

A three story row home. Born in Baltimore in 1880, Henry Louis, or H.L., Mencken rose to become a prominent journalist, critic, reviewer, and social commentator (among other things) in his day. A prolific writer, he authored several books and countless essays, articles, and letters. It is fai

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Tobaccoland · 5M ago

William Bladen's Grave, Annapolis. Maryland's last witch prosecutor

Grave of William Bladen William Bladen, an important early Maryland official is buried at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, in Annapolis on Church Circle. There are only a few graves in the actual church yard, (the larger graveyard that they own is nearby). Who was this person and why was he consi

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Tobaccoland · 5M ago

Historic St. Mary's City

Historic St. Mary's City, in St. Mary's County, Maryland, is the birthplace, so to speak, of the State of Maryland. George Calvert, a secretary of state to James I, was forced to resign his position due to his conversion to Roman Catholicism (which was technically illegal to practice), but was giv

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Tobaccoland · 5M ago

Mount Calvert, Prince George's County

During the summer I took a drive over to Prince George's County to see the historical and archaeological park at Mount Calvert. Mount Calvert, as the name suggests, was originally part of Calvert County, when it was established as a town in 1684. It had a vibrant trading community. It later b

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Tobaccoland · 11M ago

Assateague Assault Sprint Triathlon

I completed the Assateague Assault Triathlon last weekend. The event starts and ends on the Maryland portion of Assateague Island, which is located in Worcester County. This is a Sprint Triathlon, which means that it is half the distance of an international level triathlon. The event was reasonab

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Tobaccoland · 1Y ago

Annapolis Triathlon 2011

I completed the Annapolis Triathlon this morning. Despite the fact that it was a Sprint and the swim was only 500 meters, it was the most difficult one I have ever done. The water was cold and extremely choppy. It was difficult to catch my breath and for the first half we were swimming directly int

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Tobaccoland · 1Y ago

400 years later socialism still doesn't work

I recently started reading History of Maryland (also available on Amazon) by John Thomas Scharf, published in 1879. This passage regarding the problems faced by the early settlers of Virginia caught my attention: But a still more formidable enemy assailed the colonists, born of their own improvi

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