Memory's Milestones: Reminiscences Of Seventy Years Of A Busy Life In Pittsburgh (1918) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120644930)

Memory's Milestones: Reminiscences Of Seventy Years Of A Busy Life In Pittsburgh is a book written by Percy Frazer Smith and published in 1918. The book is a memoir that chronicles the author's life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, over a period of seventy years. Smith was a prominent businessman and civic leader in Pittsburgh, and his memoir provides a unique perspective on the city's growth and development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Smith's life, from his childhood in the 1840s to his retirement in the early 1900s. The author describes his experiences growing up in a rapidly changing city, attending school, and working in various industries, including the steel and coal industries. He also writes about his involvement in civic organizations and his efforts to improve the city's infrastructure and public services.Throughout the book, Smith provides vivid descriptions of Pittsburgh's neighborhoods, landmarks, and people. He shares his memories of notable figures such as Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and George Westinghouse, as well as lesser-known individuals who played important roles in the city's history. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help bring Smith's memories to life.Overall, Memory's Milestones is a valuable historical document that offers a firsthand account of life in Pittsburgh during a period of significant growth and change. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Pittsburgh or the industrialization of America.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: Percy Frazer Smith
ISBN-10: 1120644933
ISBN-13: 9781120644930
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2009
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.68d