He was the father of tom quick, the indian killer, and james quick. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much. This is simply the largest compilation of historical and genealogical books on the northeastern united states to be found anywhere on. Without sacrificing treatment of the influential leaders who made pennsylvania history, the book focuses especially on the lives of everyday. Chapter vi, westfall township, history of pike county. Full text of history of the cumberland valley, pennsylvania. The flood of 1889 has often taken center stage in the history of johnstown, pennsylvania, but the history of this community is greater than this tragedy.
A trip down memory lane, which is filled with stories dating from 1700 to 2000. Normally, i like to rent the books that are required in my classes namely those i dont think ill want to keep ahold of. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Toothman iii, around greensboro by michele budaymurray, history of greene county, pa by william han. Colonial pennsylvania cast iron fire backs, stove plates, and warming stoves, 17261760 by daniel a. The history of the city of johnstown, pennsylvania, is a testament to the strength of the people that call it home. Ancestors and descendants of william and nancy huston galbraith of westmoreland county, penn. Noblestown presbyterian is a plain little church at a sharp bend in a village road, the sort of building most people would pass by without a second look, or even a first. Commemorative biographical record of northeastern pennsylvania including the counties of susquehanna, wayne, pike and monroe 1900 first edition published in chicago. The point we use is located at these gps coordinates latitude. But, through my pa history class, and reading this book, theres so much more id like to read. History of pike county chapter vi westfall township. In 1736, thomas penn visited a place at the confluence of lehigh valley river and delaware river. Historian and author evonne vonnie henninger recently released her fourth book, the penns valley area.
Topics include professional authorship and the literary marketplace, the history of reading and book distribution, booktrade studies and publishinghouse histories, and examinations of and literary property. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every. In this first installment of a twovolume set, local author randy whittle explores indepth the history of this quintessential american community that has endured and prospered through the. In 1750, easton was born at the place of thousand acre. Crescent township has been assigned the zip code 15046 crescent township has two unincorporated villages. Unfortunately, for major washington, he failed to pay his respects to queen aliquippa, who by then was living on the monongahela at the mouth of the youghiogheny present day mckeesport, pa. It is an excellent educational resource continue reading pa history books. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee.
From quaker rule to the devastating decline of the steel industry, pennsylvania. A sampling of the books published by the heinz history centers publications. Each chapter offers a glossary, map study, bios, related history and student exercises. Pennsylvania biographies pa genealogy by ancestor search. It also covers premigration from europe, the genealogical. Crescent township is a township in allegheny county, pennsylvania, united states and is part of the pittsburgh metro area. Pa history books physician assistant history society. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera. The book, the first comprehensive history of pennsylvania in almost three decades, sets the pennsylvania story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development. History, pennsylvania history revolution, 17751783, ohio river valley history revolution, 17751783, genealogy publisher pittsburg. The horse and wagon gave way to new transportation methods. Randy muller that was the great thing about glenwillard the teachers and even the custodian mr.
List of books and articles about pennsylvania history. Bradford county is particularly distinguished for the most excellent quantity of her dairy products. A webpage for the book series penn state series in the history of the book published by penn state university press. Author publishes book on penns valley history state college, pa. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Dec 28, 2005 the flood of 1889 has often taken center stage in the history of johnstown, pennsylvania, but the history of this community is greater than this tragedy.
Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on pennsylvania. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. History of nebraska, forest county pa a lumber town of 250 people 18281940 by e. Each biography was written in the late 1800s to the early 1900s. A history of the commonwealth chronicles political, cultural, and economic developments that have shaped the keystone state. This series publishes books that employ a mixture of approaches. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The county seat, bellefonte, incorporated on march 28, 1806, is a french word meaning beautiful spring.
Following world war ii, the community struggled to rise above adversity in the economy and to establish civil rights for all. Miller and william pencak, a historian at pennsylvania state university, this lucid and comprehensive history includes. Its has 600,000 books, 20 million manuscripts, 600,000 images, and nearly 300 years of newspapers. Volumes include both editions of important texts and significant new research in the field. In 1793, william stephenson and aaron wor from whose name nearby worthington may have been derived settled a tract of land just north of the forks of big and little buffalo creeks. The pa history societys book, the physician assistant. Several times we had liked to have been staved against rocks, and many times were obliged, all hands, to get out and remain in the water half an hour or more, getting over the shoals. Pennsylvania westmoreland county heritage books, inc.
History of the cumberland valley, pennsylvania 1918. I thought it especial great that my father and i both had the same third grade teacher, mrs. History of the cumberland valley, pennsylvania by harriet wylie stewart, 1918, s. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference. According to exlieutenantgovernor bross, who is a descendant of the quicks, on his mothers side, thomas quick came from holland and settled near milford, pa. Page 220 and be it further enacted that it shall and may be lawful for the said company to employ all such surplus capital as may belong or accrue to the said company in the purchase of public or other stock, or in any other moneyed transactions or operations not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state or of the united states, for the sole benefit of the said company. Appears in 182 books from 18671988 page we had a tedious and very fatiguing passage down the creek. Crescent township 225 spring run road crescent, pa 15046 phone. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Appears in 179 books from 18372008 page 259 at the corners are assembled juntos of village idlers and wise men, who take their stations there for the important purpose of seeing company pass.
We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for. Craigsville is an unincorporated community in armstrong county, pennsylvania, united states. Named after selinsgrove resident and pennsylvanias only threeterm governor simon snyder 18081817, the county is unique in many ways. Senator simon cameron 17991889 and created on march 29, 1860. First, philadelphias history is a story of the efforts to sustain economic prosperity while fulfilling community needs. History of northampton, lehigh, monroe, carbon, and schuylkill counties. It is part of the extensive earlynineteenthcentury pennsylvania canal system. With a theme built around hotair balloons, explore our past. Snyder county, pennsylvania postcard history series by jim. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 cumberland county, pennsylvania source. The population was 2,640 at the 2010 census the township was created in 1855 and was given the name crescent because it was formed from a portion of moon township. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. New pennsylvania history books now in library historical.
The county was originally covered with a heavy growth of timber, and for many years the business of lumbering was carried on extensively, the surplus products finding a market via the north branch and the susquehanna river to harrisburg, port. The county was created on february, 1800, from parts of huntingdon county, lycoming county, mifflin county and northumberland county. An illustrated history, is a concise history of the people, places, and events that have propelled the concept of the physician assistant from its inception at duke university in 1965 to its position as a major force in american medicine today. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Pencak from quaker rule to the devastating decline of the steel industry, pennsylvania. Around pottstown, pennsylvania postcard history series by. Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in glenwillard. Crescent township, allegheny county, pennsylvania wikipedia.
Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. The johnstown flood by david mccullough, in the seven mountains. Cameron, born in dauphin county, was known as the czar of pennsylvania, because he was one the most powerful state political bosses in history. The untold story of queen aliquippa varsity tutors. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features. Since its founding in 1752, pottstown has had a catalytic effect on the surrounding area with its industrial and commercial growth during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The university of scranton weinberg memorial library. Historical society of pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features more than thirty titles that advance the mission of the pha by engaging with key social, political, and cultural issues in the history of the state and region. The university of scranton weinberg memorial library 2,053 2. During this time, vanity books with biographical sketches were very popular. Centre county gets its name from being the geographical center of pennsylvania. After completing his mission, washington had an arduous trek to john frasers trading post at the mouth of turtle creek present day braddock, pa.
Around pottstown travels back to pottstowns golden era. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania by students of yough school district and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Edited by saint josephs university history professor randall m. A free genealogy database of biographies, biographical sketches and multigenerational genealogies of pennsylvania residents. State college, pa author publishes book on penns valley. A brief history provides an accessible and readable overview of the history of philadelphia from its founding by william penn to the deindustrialization and gentrification of early twentyfirst century. Snyder county, pennsylvania postcard history series by. History of bradford county, pennsylvania by david craft. Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. Page 208 gentlemen, it did not happen to me to be born in a log cabin. Theres all kinds of really interesting things to learn in here about pennsylvania. Feb 28, 2007 the history of the city of johnstown, pennsylvania, is a testament to the strength of the people that call it home. Thomas hutchins, a distinguished geographer and historian, who published several works of merit.
Noblestown chuchs history is that of the common man. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera at. Aug 08, 2012 nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference book of erie county, pennsylvania. Around pottstown, pennsylvania postcard history series. Easton has been regarded as a great historical city close to bethlehem and allentown. Snyder county was carved out of the southern portion of union county in 1855. Local history books on pennsylvania arcadia publishing.