A Character of the Province of Maryland Described in four distinct parts; also a small Treatise on the Wild and Naked Indians (or Susquehanokes) of Maryland, their customs, manners, absurdities, and religion; together with a collection of historical letters.

"A Character of the Province of Maryland" by George Alsop is a historical narrative from the 1600s that illustrates the province of Mary-Land and the nature of its settlers. It explores the colony's terrain, government, and inhabitants' habits, providing a window into the settlers' and native Susquehannock Indians' day-to-day lives, customs, and beliefs. Alsop paints a picture of opportunity and plenty in Maryland, detailing its political system, social order, and even the complexities of labor and servitude. His writing moves between vibrant depictions of the environment and observations on people's personalities, highlighting the contrasts in colonial society as he attempts to attract people to move to Maryland and start a new life.