History of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (1881) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781162035048)

The History of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania is a comprehensive account of the county's origins, development, and growth up to the year 1881. The book was written and published by W. W. Munsell and Company, a prominent publishing house of the time. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of the county's history. The first section provides an overview of the county's geography, geology, and early settlement by Native American tribes. The following sections cover the county's colonial and Revolutionary War-era history, its role in the Industrial Revolution, and its growth as a transportation hub. The book also includes detailed biographical sketches of prominent citizens and families of Schuylkill County, including their genealogy, accomplishments, and contributions to the county's development. The final section of the book provides information on the county's government, institutions, and social organizations. Overall, the History of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this region of Pennsylvania. Its detailed accounts of the county's early settlement, industrialization, and social development make it an important reference for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in local history.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: W. W. W. Munsell and Company Publisher,W. W. Munsell and Company Publisher
ISBN-10: 1162035048
ISBN-13: 9781162035048
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 546
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.40lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.19d