Discusses   Maryland's   political   dilemma  and   compromises   over the issue of the emancipation of the slaves.
Zurnow,  William Frank.  March,   1949.  "Judicial  Modifications  of the Maryland Black Code in the Disrespect of Columbia". Maryland Historical   Magazine  44:   18-32.
Shows the attempt on the part of the State of Maryland to use the   infamous   "black  codes"   to  disenfranchise  African-American   during   the   Reconstruction   era.
5.     Autobiographies,    Biographies    and    Narratives
Afro-American Bicentennial Center.   1976.  Chronology of The Life of Benjamin   Banneker:   Son   of Maryland   1731-1806.   Annapolis, MD:   AfroAmerican  Bicentennial   Center.
This works chronicles the life of the famed black Maryland astronomer   and   architect,   Benjamin   Banneker.