Prince George's County: A Pictorial History

Prince George's County: A Pictorial History by Alan Virta. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780898658125.

The transition of history-rich Prince George’s County is beautifully portrayed in this revised, updated edition of Prince George’s County: A Pictorial History by Alan Virta. Written in a fascinating narrative with more than 350 photographs, maps and illustrations – many in full color and previously unpublished -the earliest origins of the county are traced to the present day, with a full color chapter featuring Prince George’s County in the 1980s. A new chapter titled “Profiles in Leadership” profiles civic, historical and corporate organization whose contributions have helped the county grow and prosper. From the early days of exploration and settlement, through the setbacks of war and nature, to the progress which has created an area of substance and continuity, the history and essence of Prince George’s County come alive in words and pictures in this beautiful collector’s edition.