Name: Hidden History of Lewes
SKU: 54716977
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Author: Morgan, Michael
ISBN: 9781626190641

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Author

Michael Morgan

Publisher

History Press

Language

English

Pages

144

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.8x15.4x1 cm

Weight

0.24 kg.

ISBN13

9781626190641

Synopsis "Hidden History of Lewes"

Proudly laying claim to the title of the first town in the first state, Lewes, Delaware, has a history brimming with little-known tales of gentleman pirates, desperate acts of cannibalism and a failed British bombardment in the War of 1812.Another attempted invasion occurred in 1853, when raucous New England fishermen intent on having a good time were repelled by residents armed with clubs and an old cannon. In 1926, the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse toppled onto the beach. With the light extinguished, bootleggers had an easier time plying their trade. On January 5, 1932, a captured rumrunner was accidentally set ablaze when an oil slick caught fire on the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. Author Michael Morgan explores stories of impromptu presidential dips, charismatic preachers, German POW camps and other lost tales from the history of Lewes.

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