Contributions to Pennsylvania History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020926679)

This book collects together a number of essays and articles by William Henry Egle (1830-1901), one of the leading historians of Pennsylvania in the late 19th century. Covering topics as diverse as colonial settlement, the Civil War, and the rise of industry, Egle's work provides a detailed and fascinating insight into the history of one of America's most important states. This new edition includes an introduction by a noted historian, and will be of interest to scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of Pennsylvania and the United States more broadly.

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