A Southern Star for Maryland – Secession Crisis, 1995 1st Edition

A Southern Star for Maryland: Maryland and the Secession Crisis, 1860–1861 by Lawrence M. Denton. This 1995 softcover first edition dives deep into Maryland’s precarious political position during the early days of the Civil War. A must-read for historians and regional collectors, the book explores Federal occupation, divided loyalties, and Maryland’s unique role in the conflict between North and South. Includes maps, source citations, and a detailed analysis of Maryland’s internal political struggle. An engaging and well-researched addition to any Civil War shelf. 📚 Softcover, 236 pages 🖊️ Condition: Glossy covers show some scratching (only visible in angled light), minor soiling to outer page edges, and mildly blunt corners. No writing or highlighting. Professional packaging always, since 2003. #CivilWar #MarylandHistory #SecessionCrisis #LawrenceMDenton #HistoricalNonfiction #FirstEdition #JamesLePoreAfterDark