# The Rise and Fall of the Ferry Era with Martin J. Bollinger

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Published: 2026-03-30T19:32:37+00:00
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## Resource

Author and historian Martin J. Bollinger joins us to discuss his book, When Claiborne Bridged the Chesapeake: The Rise and Fall of the Ferry Era . Published in 2025, the book explores the rise and decline of ferry transportation linking Maryland’s Eastern and Western Shores before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, highlighting the economic, political, and technological forces that shaped the region. Where to buy the book: Direct from the publisher: Buy from MCHC Press shop

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