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Synopsis
Augustine Herrman: Beginner Of The Virginia Tobacco Trade, Merchant Of New Amsterdam And First Lord Of Bohemia Manor In Maryland is a biography written by Earl L. W. Heck. The book tells the story of Augustine Herrman, a German immigrant who arrived in Virginia in the mid-17th century and quickly established himself as a successful tobacco trader. Herrman later moved to New Amsterdam (now New York City) and became a prominent merchant there.The book also covers Herrman's later years, when he moved to Maryland and became the first Lord of Bohemia Manor. He was a skilled cartographer and surveyor, and he used his talents to create some of the earliest maps of the Chesapeake Bay region.Throughout the book, Heck explores Herrman's life and accomplishments in detail, providing readers with a fascinating look at a man who played an important role in the development of early America. The book is well-researched and includes a wealth of historical information, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States.This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.