100 Years of Change on the Eastern Shore: The Willis Family Journals 1847-1951

A rare chronicle of daily life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, 1847-1951

ÒSo rare, so historically valuable - - -The only daily account of its kind in the state.Ó
ÐBrice Stump, Salisbury (Maryland) Daily Times

ÒUnique among farm journalsÉ.a wide range of observationsÓ
ÐEdward C. Papenfuse, State Archivist, Maryland State Archives

ÒDocumentation of an uninterrupted single-family-owned farm located in Talbot County for over 100 yearsÉÉSlave holdings, conflicts, introduction of mechanized farm equipment, local & state political/economic materialÓ
ÐAllan J. Stypeck, Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers.