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UD professors book 'Colonial Delaware' reissued 11:48 a.m., Jan. 26, 2004--John A. Munroes book, Colonial Delaware, was recently reprinted by the Delaware Heritage Commission. Originally published in 1976, the 298-page book is one in a series chronicling the 13 original colonies. Now reprinted with more than 200 endnotes not prepared for the first edition, Munroes book also includes several black-and-white plates depicting people and places described in the text. Munroe, who taught at UD for more than 35 years, is H. Rodney Sharp Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Delaware. In addition to serving as chair of the history department for 17 years, he has received many recognitions and honors, including UDs Francis Alison Award. Besides Colonial Delaware, Munroe authored Federalist Delaware, 1775-1815 and Louis McLane, Federalist and Jacksonian. Colonial Delaware is available in hardcover for $15 and softcover for $10. Copies can be ordered by calling (302) 577-5044. Article by Becca Hutchinson To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |