A Pioneer Outline History Of Northwestern Pennsylvania (1905) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161760613)

""A Pioneer Outline History of Northwestern Pennsylvania"" is a historical book written by William James McKnight and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of northwestern Pennsylvania, covering the period from the arrival of the first settlers to the early 20th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the region's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the Native American tribes that inhabited the area prior to European settlement. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the arrival of the first European explorers, the establishment of the first settlements, the growth of the region's economy and industry, and the impact of the Civil War on the area.Throughout the book, McKnight provides detailed accounts of important events and individuals that shaped the history of northwestern Pennsylvania. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the region's geography and historical landmarks.Overall, ""A Pioneer Outline History of Northwestern Pennsylvania"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this region. It offers a detailed and engaging account of the people, events, and trends that have shaped northwestern Pennsylvania over the centuries.Embracing The Counties Of Tioga, Potter, McKean, Warren, Crawford, Venango, Forest, Clarion, Elk, Jefferson, Cameron, Butler, Lawrence, And Mercer. Also, A Pioneer Sketch Of The Cities Of Allegheny, Beaver, Du Bois, And Towanda.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William James McKnight
ISBN-10: 116176061X
ISBN-13: 9781161760613
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 766
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.50lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.63d