News
Release
Magothy
River’s Secrets Unraveled in Second Edition
Lovers
of the Magothy River have spoken. By popular demand, author
Marianne Taylor and publisher Bay Media, Inc. have released
a second edition of My River Speaks.
Local
writer Marianne Taylor, moved by a passion for uncovering
the layers of history and love of the Magothy River, carefully
unravels its secrets in My River Speaks. The
second edition contains an elaborate index, helpful
for research purposes.
With
deft precision and perspective, Taylor chronicles the history
of the Magothy River, once called "the forgotten River"
of the Chesapeake. Through private diaries and first hand
historical accounts, the Magothy sparkles with remembrances
of its prime. From evocations of the Revolutionary War,
to its oral histories of the Civil War, My River Speaks
documents Magothy River history against the backdrop of
the early settlement of the waters on the western shore
of the Chesapeake Bay.
Once
again, lumber rams and pungees ply the Magothy’s waters,
the original farms and summer camps spring to life. Tracing
the people of the river from pre-history through today,
the author provides many maps which identify historical
grist and lumber mills, as well as vegetable and tobacco
landings and old ferry routes. Archival photographs capture
life along small coves and creeks. The fine illustrations
by local artist Joan Machinchick, of Lake Claire Design
Studio, depict flora, fauna, antique tools and period scenes.
Taylor
emphasizes that this small tributary of the Bay is a treasure
of natural resources, which are quickly disappearing. She
names its endangered species, and elaborates upon its unique
programs to combat encroaching pollution.
Writes
Taylor, "The history of the river is
the history of all rivers…. just as the care of one river
makes it’s mark on all the rivers of the Chesapeake Bay."
My
River Speaks is published by Bay Media, Inc. and is available
online, at
major bookstores and outlets in the Baltimore-Annapolis
area. For more information Call 410-647-8402.
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