A Guide To The History Of Pennsylvania

Author : Randall M. Miller
Publisher : Guida Editori
ISBN 13 : 9780271022147
Total Pages : 722 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pennsylvania written by Randall M. Miller and published by Guida Editori. This book was released on 2002 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Keystone State, so nicknamed because it was geographically situated in the middle of the thirteen original colonies and played a crucial role in the founding of the United States, has remained at the heart of American history. Created partly as a safe haven for people from all walks of life, Pennsylvania is today the home of diverse cultures, religions, ethnic groups, social classes, and occupations. Many ideas, institutions, and interests that were formed or tested in Pennsylvania spread across America and beyond, and continue to inform American culture, society, and politics. Pennsylvania: A History of the Commonwealth is the first comprehensive history of the Keystone State in almost three decades. In it distinguished scholars view Pennsylvania's history critically and honestly, setting the Commonwealth's story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development. Part I offers a narrative history and Part II offers a series of "Ways to Pennsylvania's Past" -- nine concise guides designed to enable readers to discover Pennsylvania's heritage for themselves. Pennsylvania: A History of the Commonwealth is the result of a unique collaboration between The Pennsylvania State University Press and The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The result is a remarkable account of how Pennsylvanians have lived, worked, and played through the centuries.

Author : Dennis B. Downey
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the History of Pennsylvania written by Dennis B. Downey and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1993-11-22 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From William Penn's treaty with the Indians, to the suffering of troops at Valley Forge, the gallantry at Gettysburg, and the early development of the petroleum industry, Pennsylvania has often been at center stage in the evolution of the nation. Yet despite this record, the historical literature on the state is not as well known as that of many other states. This volume will remedy that deficiency by assessing the vast wealth of materials on the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the Keystone State. In a series of historiographical chapters, each devoted to a specific chronological period, the contributors present a thorough and informed analysis of the most important and significant literature, thereby providing a useful companion to printed bibliographies.

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Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 9780271038964
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lincoln Trail in Pennsylvania: A History and Guide written by and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George G. Sheldon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781856487290
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pennsylvania written by George G. Sheldon and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Elizabeth Johnson
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811729550
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Landis Valley Museum written by Elizabeth Johnson and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Landis Valley Museum, a complex of more than twenty-five buildings in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, founded in the 1920s by brothers Henry K. and George D. Landis, preserves Pennsylvania Dutch rural life from the mid-eighteenth century to the early-twentieth century. The guidebook surveys the Pennsylvania Dutch culture, profiles the brothers who amassed more than 75,000 objects relating to Dutch heritage, and concludes with a tour of the buildings and the grounds.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide Book of Art, Architecture, and Historic Interests in Pennsylvania written by and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George R. Beyer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to the State Historical Markers of Pennsylvania written by George R. Beyer and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bill O'Neill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781089949947
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Great Book of Pennsylvania written by Bill O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much do you know about the state of Pennsylvania? There's so much to learn about the Keystone State that even its residents don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Pennsylvania's history, pop culture, inventions, sports, and more! In The Great Book of Pennsylvania, you'll find the answers to the following questions: How did Pennsylvania get its name? Why is it known as the "Keystone State"? Do you know how Hersheypark got started? Do you know which best-selling musician had her first concert at a fair in Pennsylvania? Which famous board game was invented by a Pennsylvanian using stolen ideas from other board games? Which famous fast food item started out in PA? Who was the Stroudsburg Rain Man? What places in Pennsylvania are said to be haunted? Where are you most likely to find Thomas Jefferson's ghost? And so much more! This book is full of facts about Pennsylvania. Some of the facts you'll learn in this book are surprising, some are sad, and others may give you the chills. But the one thing they have in common is they're all interesting! Whether you're just learning about the Keystone State or you already think you're an expert on the state, you're bound to learn something you didn't know in every chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your next trivia night. So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Pennsylvania!

Author : Donna Bingham Munger
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1461665965
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pennsylvania Land Records written by Donna Bingham Munger and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 1993-09-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The genealogist trying to locate families, the surveyor or attorney researching old deeds, or the historian seeking data on land settlement will find Pennsylvania Land Records an indispensable aid. The land records of Pennsylvania are among the most complete in the nation, beginning in the 1680s. Pennsylvania Land Records not only catalogs, cross-references, and tells how to use the countless documents in the archive, but also takes readers through a concise history of settlement in the state. The guide explains how to use the many types of records, such as rent-rolls, ledgers of the receiver general's office, mortgage certificates, proof of settlement statements, and reports of the sale of town lots. In addition, the volume includes: cross-references to microfilm copies; maps of settlement; illustrations of typical documents; a glossary of technical terms; and numerous bibliographies on related topics.

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A guide book of art, architecture, and historic interests in Pennsylvania written by Various Authors and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2022-01-17 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was compiled by women who were members of the State Federation of Pennsylvania Women. Each of the 67 counties of the State is represented and their most significant works of art and moments of history are documented.