Born on Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1894, Dashiell Hammett worked for the Pinkerton Detective Agency before turning to writing. He created memorable characters including Sam Spade and The Thin Man. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Born on Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1894, Dashiell Hammett worked for the Pinkerton Detective Agency before turning to writing. He created memorable characters including Sam Spade and The Thin Man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born on Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1894, Dashiell Hammett worked for the Pinkerton Detective Agency before turning to writing. He created memorable characters including Sam Spade and The Thin Man.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

"The Parthian Shot"

Since 2002, ----Your Maryland---- hosted by Ric Cottom, has presented little-known human interest stories from Maryland's past.&nbsp;Beginning with accused witches and the murderous career of John Dandy in the earliest days of the colony, through Morgan State's fabled ----Ten Bears---- in the 1970's, the show covers nearly four centuries of heroes, scoundrels, floods, fires, riots, plots, athletes (two-and four-legged), beautiful spies, brilliant writers, misunderstood pirates, and ghosts. All of that color, suspense, and humor is part of your Maryland.

History

Since 2002, ----Your Maryland---- hosted by Ric Cottom, has presented little-known human interest stories from Maryland's past. Beginning with accused witches and the murderous career of John Dandy in the earliest days of the colony, through Morgan State's fabled ----Ten Bears---- in the 1970's, the show covers nearly four centuries of heroes, scoundrels, floods, fires, riots, plots, athletes (two-and four-legged), beautiful spies, brilliant writers, misunderstood pirates, and ghosts. All of that color, suspense, and humor is part of your Maryland.

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"The Parthian Shot"

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