The Planting of Civilization in Western Pennsylvania

Solon J. Buck · Elizabeth Buck

2017年3月 · University of Pittsburgh Pre

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A definitive account of nearly every aspect of Western Pennsylvanian life and development up until the War of 1812. The book opens with a narrative of the formative years of the region. Succeeding chapters deal with the development of agriculture, industry, education, religion, social customs, and law and order --all based upon the results of the work of the Western Pennsylvania Historical Survey.



Among the more than one hundred illustrations are contemporary pictures, maps, plans of forts, portraits, architectural photographs and more.

作者简介

Solon J. Buck (Author)
Solon Buck was director of the Historical Survey of Western Pennsylvania. He later served as director of publications and research at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

Elizabeth Buck (Author)
Elizabeth Hawthorn Buck was a historical researcher and writer, and the author of several historical novels.