Description:The fifth and final book in Ceane O'Hanlon-Lincoln's award-winning series of Pennsylvania histories. Another winner for this author, it delivers even more of the thrilling true tales about the fascinating people, places and events that affected and shaped the Keystone State. Written in easy-to-read conversational style, each chapter is a separate story, and most contain travel information about the sites discussed in the chapter. With this volume, readers will be drawn to Pennsylvania's famed Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, the great circus train wreck of 1893, the world's first oil well near Titusville, and the town of Pithole--home of the wickedest man in the world. This volume's up-close and personal look at Pittsburgh is a history, a who's who, and a tourist guide all in one. Of special note is a cozy chat with Pittsburgh's only woman mayor, the effervescent Sophie Masloff. Readers will enjoy chapters about the legendary Johnny Appleseed, a noble man with a noble quest; and Rachel Carson, who found the courage to brave the powerful chemical companies and the US Congress. The Haunted Pennsylvania chronicle is as captivating as it is chilling; and the story of Sallie, a Civil War canine mascot, will tug at the hearts of all. Readers may find themselves shedding a tear over It Might Have Been, the Story of Billy Conn as well as They Came to America. This is only a sampling of the mysteries and adventures to be found in this volume. With every story, you won't be just reading history--you'll experience it. COUNTY CHRONICLES, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: A VIVID COLLECTION OF PENNSYLVANIA HISTORIES is a collectible hardbound edition that is limited to 1,000 numbered copies, each beautifully designed with cover art by award-winning artist Helen Alt.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 County Chronicles, There's No Place Like Home Vol 5. To get started finding County Chronicles, There's No Place Like Home Vol 5, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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County Chronicles, There's No Place Like Home Vol 5
Description: The fifth and final book in Ceane O'Hanlon-Lincoln's award-winning series of Pennsylvania histories. Another winner for this author, it delivers even more of the thrilling true tales about the fascinating people, places and events that affected and shaped the Keystone State. Written in easy-to-read conversational style, each chapter is a separate story, and most contain travel information about the sites discussed in the chapter. With this volume, readers will be drawn to Pennsylvania's famed Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, the great circus train wreck of 1893, the world's first oil well near Titusville, and the town of Pithole--home of the wickedest man in the world. This volume's up-close and personal look at Pittsburgh is a history, a who's who, and a tourist guide all in one. Of special note is a cozy chat with Pittsburgh's only woman mayor, the effervescent Sophie Masloff. Readers will enjoy chapters about the legendary Johnny Appleseed, a noble man with a noble quest; and Rachel Carson, who found the courage to brave the powerful chemical companies and the US Congress. The Haunted Pennsylvania chronicle is as captivating as it is chilling; and the story of Sallie, a Civil War canine mascot, will tug at the hearts of all. Readers may find themselves shedding a tear over It Might Have Been, the Story of Billy Conn as well as They Came to America. This is only a sampling of the mysteries and adventures to be found in this volume. With every story, you won't be just reading history--you'll experience it. COUNTY CHRONICLES, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: A VIVID COLLECTION OF PENNSYLVANIA HISTORIES is a collectible hardbound edition that is limited to 1,000 numbered copies, each beautifully designed with cover art by award-winning artist Helen Alt.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 County Chronicles, There's No Place Like Home Vol 5. To get started finding County Chronicles, There's No Place Like Home Vol 5, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.