The Wissahickon Valley Within the City of Philadelphia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258404130)

The book titled ""The Wissahickon Valley Within The City Of Philadelphia"" is written by Francis Burke Brandt. This book is a comprehensive guide to the Wissahickon Valley, which is located within the city of Philadelphia. The author has provided a detailed account of the valley's history, geography, flora, and fauna. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the valley.The first chapter of the book provides an overview of the valley's history, from its early settlement by the Lenape Indians to its current status as a popular tourist destination. The second chapter focuses on the valley's geography, including its topography, geology, and hydrology. The third chapter is dedicated to the valley's flora, with detailed descriptions of the various plant species that can be found in the area.The fourth chapter of the book is dedicated to the valley's fauna, with information on the various animal species that call the valley home. The fifth chapter provides a guide to the various hiking trails in the valley, including detailed maps and descriptions of each trail. The final chapter of the book is a collection of photographs of the valley, showcasing its natural beauty and scenic vistas.Overall, ""The Wissahickon Valley Within The City Of Philadelphia"" is an informative and comprehensive guide to this beautiful natural area. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history, geography, and natural beauty of Philadelphia's Wissahickon Valley.Additional Photos By Rau Studios.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: Francis Burke Brandt
ISBN-10: 1258404133
ISBN-13: 9781258404130
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2012
Pages: 146
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d