Philadelphia, 1681-1887: A History Of Municipal Development

by Boies 1860-1921 Penrose and Boies Penrose

Book Overview

""Philadelphia, 1681-1887: A History of Municipal Development"" by Edward P. Allinson is a comprehensive account of the growth and development of the city of Philadelphia from its founding in 1681 until the late 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics including the city's early settlement and growth, its role in the American Revolution, its development as a major industrial center, and the challenges it faced during the Civil War and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432695444
• ISBN13: 9781432695446
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"