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Bridgewater: A Narrative History of a Pennsylvania River Town

Valentine J. Brkich

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Description:"I immediately engaged with this little town thanks to the author's great storytelling and the topic's uniqueness as an artifact of Americana. I've read quite a few local histories as part of this contest over the years, but this one stays with me." -- Judge, Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book AwardsThis is the tale of Bridgewater—a small, western Pennsylvania town located along the shores of the Beaver River.From its beginnings in pioneer times, to the booming canal years, to the years of decline, near extinction, and rebirth, Bridgewater has seen it all. Surviving flood after devastating flood, the loss of industry, and the indiscriminate wrecking ball of so-called progress, Bridgewater today is redefining itself as a destination for recreation and entertainment. The story of this tiny river town is one of ambition, ingenuity, and longevity, and its people are defined by their strong character, determination, and neighborly way of life.Valentine J. Brkich has always had a close connection with Bridgewater. Much of his youth was spent here visiting his grandparents, and after getting married, he lived for eight years in the same house where his father grew up. Throughout the book, Brkich weaves his own family’s history into that of the town’s as he touches on the meaning of place in one’s life. The result is a personal, narrative history of a town through the eyes of one of its own.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Bridgewater: A Narrative History of a Pennsylvania River Town. To get started finding Bridgewater: A Narrative History of a Pennsylvania River Town, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 104

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Bridge Street Books

Release: 2010

ISBN

Description: "I immediately engaged with this little town thanks to the author's great storytelling and the topic's uniqueness as an artifact of Americana. I've read quite a few local histories as part of this contest over the years, but this one stays with me." -- Judge, Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book AwardsThis is the tale of Bridgewater—a small, western Pennsylvania town located along the shores of the Beaver River.From its beginnings in pioneer times, to the booming canal years, to the years of decline, near extinction, and rebirth, Bridgewater has seen it all. Surviving flood after devastating flood, the loss of industry, and the indiscriminate wrecking ball of so-called progress, Bridgewater today is redefining itself as a destination for recreation and entertainment. The story of this tiny river town is one of ambition, ingenuity, and longevity, and its people are defined by their strong character, determination, and neighborly way of life.Valentine J. Brkich has always had a close connection with Bridgewater. Much of his youth was spent here visiting his grandparents, and after getting married, he lived for eight years in the same house where his father grew up. Throughout the book, Brkich weaves his own family’s history into that of the town’s as he touches on the meaning of place in one’s life. The result is a personal, narrative history of a town through the eyes of one of its own.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Bridgewater: A Narrative History of a Pennsylvania River Town. To get started finding Bridgewater: A Narrative History of a Pennsylvania River Town, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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