Memory's Milestones: Reminiscences Of Seventy Years Of A Busy Life In Pittsburgh (1918)

by Percy F. Smith

Book Overview

Memory's Milestones: Reminiscences Of Seventy Years Of A Busy Life In Pittsburgh (1918) is a memoir written by Percy Frazer Smith, in which he recounts his experiences and memories of living in Pittsburgh for seventy years. The book provides a detailed account of the author's life, starting from his childhood and continuing through his successful career as a businessman and civic leader in the city.Throughout the book, Smith discusses his involvement in various industries and organizations in Pittsburgh, including the steel industry, banking, and politics. He also reflects on the changes that occurred in Pittsburgh during his lifetime, including the growth of the city, the impact of the Civil War, and the rise of the labor movement.In addition to his personal experiences, Smith also includes anecdotes about notable figures in Pittsburgh's history, such as Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick. He also provides insight into the social and cultural life of Pittsburgh, discussing topics such as sports, music, and theater.Overall, Memory's Milestones provides a unique perspective on the history of Pittsburgh and the life of a prominent citizen during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166998401
• ISBN13: 9781166998400
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"