The History Of Pittsburgh: With A Brief Notice Of Its Facilities Of Communication, And Other Advantages For Commercial Manufacturing Purposes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163614969)

The book ""The History of Pittsburgh"" by Neville B. Craig is a comprehensive account of the city's past, including its facilities of communication and other advantages for commercial manufacturing purposes. The author delves into the city's early beginnings, tracing its growth and development over time, from its founding by French explorers to its emergence as a major industrial center in the 19th and 20th centuries. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the city's geography, economy, politics, and culture. It also explores the role of Pittsburgh in the American Revolution and the Civil War, as well as its contributions to the growth of the steel industry. The author provides a detailed analysis of the city's transportation infrastructure, including its canals, railroads, and highways, and how these have helped to shape its economic development. Overall, ""The History of Pittsburgh"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this important American city.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: Neville B. Craig
ISBN-10: 1163614963
ISBN-13: 9781163614969
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d